Roving Kitchen Specialist II, Nutrition Services

Greeley; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,678 - 41,135; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave options

Job summary

A local educational institution in Costa Mesa is seeking a Roving Kitchen Specialist II for its Nutrition Services. This role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of institutional food service experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, paid leave, and a starting salary of $18.64 per hour, with potential for additional salary credit based on prior experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of institutional food service experience is required.
• Proven proficiency as a Kitchen Specialist I is essential.
• Knowledge of large quantity food preparation and standards of sanitary food practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following standardized recipes.
• Serve customers and maintain an orderly food service line.
• Portion food to meet guidelines and serve as a cashier.

Skills

Institutional food service experience

Large quantity food preparation

Knowledge of sanitary food practices

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Roving Kitchen Specialist II, Nutrition Services

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: November 18, 2025

Salary: $18.64 per hour / range 16

$ additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley‑Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $29.86 per hour.

Contract Length/Days: Days vary depending on the school year calendar (this is not a full year position).

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit‑eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire. To learn more about our benefits, see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Classified Employee Handbook.

Reports to: Nutrition Resource Specialist

Deadline for application: Until filled

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1‑year institutional food service experience.
• Proven proficiency as a Kitchen Specialist I.
• Knowledge of large quantity food preparation and healthy department standards of sanitary food practices.

Job Description

Performs various functions related to the preparation and serving of food in a school environment, and for maintaining clean and sanitary equipment and facilities. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Essential Functions (approx. daily task percentages)

• 40% – Prepares meals following instructions on standardized recipes.
• 30% – Serves customers, maintains orderly food service line, deals with or reports discipline issues.
• 20% – Portions food correctly to meet Federal, State, and Departmental guidelines; serves as cashier, collects and accounts for money, makes change; adjusts ingredient quantities; operates equipment; cleans trays, utensils, dishes; mops and cleans the kitchen; assists with inventory of food and non‑food supplies.
• 10% – Assists in stocking storage areas with food and non‑food supplies following the First In, First Out system.

Competencies

• Judgment and Decision Making – Applies knowledge to determine efficient means to complete duties in accordance with federal, state, department, and district guidelines; collaborates with Kitchen Manager, Area Supervisors, and Director.
• Diversity of Duties – Cross‑trained in large quantity food preparation, portion control, safety and sanitation, operation of institutional kitchen equipment, health department regulations, federal program requirements and procedures, and customer service.
• Safety to Self and Others – High exposure to heat burns, medium exposure to bruises, cuts, chemical burns; low exposure to fractures, hernia, disease, repetitive motion injuries, loss of limb or sight, disfigurement, fatality from gas stoves. May expose others if cleanliness and safety procedures are not maintained.

Other Duties

• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties.
• Prefers a work environment with flexibility, conflict resolution, high tolerance for stress, ability to internalize information quickly, and long hours as part of the assignment.

Work Environment

Majority of duties performed inside the school building; occasional exposure to noise, cooking equipment, heat, cold, fumes, odors, electrical and mechanical hazards, caustic and toxic chemicals.

Physical Demands

Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands.

Travel

Some may be required.

EEO/AAP Statement

Greeley‑Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator is James Donahue.