Substitute Food Services Assistant I

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 31.684 - 42.705; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Palo Alto Unified School District seeks a Substitute Food Services Assistant I to support daily meal preparation and service in school facilities. This part-time role involves assisting in meal components, packing, heating, serving, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary conditions under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year in a similar food service capacity within PAUSD, with reliable teamwork and adherence to health standards.

Formación

• Completion of twelfth grade.
• One year in a capacity similar to Food Service Assistant I in the Palo Alto Unified School District.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the preparation of meal components following standard procedures.
• Assist in the packing and heating of meal components.
• Assist in the preparation and packing of adult meals.
• May supervise student helpers.
• Operate barbecue.
• Assist in cleaning dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist in the serving of food to students and faculty.
• Clean work and dining areas and dispose of refuse.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are properly cleaned, maintained, stored, and secured.
• Prepare and set up food for students and staff.
• Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Wash and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Meet schedule and timelines.
• Understand and follow written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Substitute Food Services Assistant I at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Details

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/23/2026

Contact

Summer Nystrom

Availability

Number of Openings

4

Compensation

Salary

Single Rate

Range 16A ($26.63/Hr.) Per Hour

Work Year & Hours

Length of Work Year

Hourly / 4 Hours per day

Employment Type

Part Time

Location & Department

Location

Various

Department

Food Services

Job Requirements

• Completion of twelfth grade;
• One year in a capacity similar to Food Service Assistant I in the Palo Alto Unified School District. OVERVIEW: Under the direction of a Student Nutrition Supervisor, perform various duties involved in preparing and serving school meals. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation of meal components following standard procedures;
• Assist in the packing and heating of meal components;
• Assist in the preparation and packing of adult meals;
• May supervise student helpers;
• Operate barbecue;
• Assist in cleaning dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment;
• Assist in the serving of food to students and faculty;
• Clean work and dining areas and dispose of refuse;
• Ensure that tools and equipment are properly cleaned, maintained, stored, and secured;
• Prepare and set up food for students and staff;
• Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures;
• Wash and assemble food items and ingredients;
• Maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary manner;
• Follow health and sanitation requirements;
• Meet schedule and timelines;
• Understand and follow written directions;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Additional Information

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Related Links

• Palo Alto Unified School District
• Palo Alto Unified School District
• PAUSD Salary Schedule
• Benefits Contribution Chart
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