Nutrition Services Worker - Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only -

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Worker to support meal preparation and serving at Bakersfield High School. The position emphasizes adherence to sanitation and safety practices and basic food service operations under supervision.

No prior experience required; training and a pre-placement medical assessment are part of the process. The role runs Monday through Friday during 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a starting monthly salary of $2,111.86 and a 9.5-month term.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sanitation & safety

Reading comprehension

Math calculations

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Nutrition Services Worker - Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only - JobID: 16192

• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
  
• Location:
  Bakersfield High School
  
• Date Available:
  10/15/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  10/21/2026
  

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: $2,111.86 (monthly)

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

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)