Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; Mira Monte (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking an entry-level cafeteria assistant to support food preparation and serving in the school cafeteria. The role involves maintaining clean, safe kitchen and dining areas and assisting with daily operations under supervision.

Starting salary is $1,055.93 per month for 3 hours daily (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), for 9.5 months. A pre-placement medical assessment and criminal history check are required before employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and serving utensils and equipment.
• Basic methods of food preparation.
• Basic cleaning methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision assist in preparation and serving of school cafeteria items and maintain equipment in a safe, clean condition.
• Performs entry level, routine, and manual food preparation tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic kitchen utensils

Basic methods of food prep

Basic cleaning methods

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
• Date Available:
  09/18/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/28/2026

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 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 5:03:22 AM CST.