School Kitchen Pro: Food Prep, Safety & Service

Joshua ISD; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua ISD is seeking a Food Service Worker (nonexempt) in its Child Nutrition Department. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitation, and following standardized recipes and meal schedules.

Candidates should understand food safety instructions, operate kitchen equipment, and perform basic arithmetic. The job supports inventory management and teamwork in a federally funded program.

Qualifications

• No formal education specified.
• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Help manage inventory by putting away delivered food and supplies and rotating stock using the FIFO method.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Arithmetic

Food prep procedures

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Deep-fat fryer

Oven

Dishwasher

Sharp cutting tools

Food cart

Util ity cart

Job description

Joshua ISD is seeking a Food Service Worker (nonexempt) in its Child Nutrition Department. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitation, and following standardized recipes and meal schedules.

Candidates should understand food safety instructions, operate kitchen equipment, and perform basic arithmetic. The job supports inventory management and teamwork in a federally funded program.