Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; California; On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking an entry-level cafeteria worker to assist in the preparation and serving of meals at Golden Valley High School. No prior experience is required, but basic kitchen skills and the ability to follow instructions are important.

The role emphasizes adherence to sanitation and safety standards, with opportunities to learn to operate nutrition services equipment and work with school staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment.
• Ability to apply sanitation and safety requirements in food preparation and serving operations.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; perform routine math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, manual food preparation tasks.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Sanitation & safety

Reading & math

Communication

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  Golden Valley High School
• Date Available:
  10/20/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/28/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment; basic methods of food preparation; basic cleaning methods and procedures.

Must possess the skill to effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate assigned nutrition services appliances and equipment in a safe manner; read at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties; perform routine mathematical calculations accurately; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the duties of the position; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

No experience is required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.

A TEST ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS A BASIC MATH TEST.

A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK IS REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision will assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility and maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This job class performs entry level, routine, and manual functions of food preparation.

STARTING SALARY: $1,055.93 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

Postings current as of 10/22/2026 2:13:43 AM CST.

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