Food Service Worker

About the Employer La Cañada Unified School District is a professional learning community with consistently high-performing schools. Core values include academic achievement, personal growth, character development and collaboration. Our success is intentional. With rigorous academic programs and dedicated teachers and staff, LCUSD ranks in the top one percent in student achievement scores, with 98 percent of LCUSD graduates going on to college. We are proud of the high-quality education we provide to our students. Job Summary Job Summary A food service worker's primary responsibilities are to assist in the preparation and serving of school meals and to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen. Interview candidates may be asked about the possibility of subbing in a food service worker position if vacant positions have been filled. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Qualifications: 1. Previous Experience: Experience in food service. Preferred: experience in cashiering. 2. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade, high school equivalency desired. Work Year: 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday with a work calendar of student instructional days plus two additional days (SY + 2), considered to be a total of ten (10) months. The first day of work in the school year is August 9, 2024, and the last day of work is June 5, 2025. Work hours tend to fall mid-morning to early afternoon. This position is considered to be a 0.4688 FTE position (46.88% of a full-time position). A six-month probationary period must be passed before a new employee becomes permanent with the District. Salary: Placement on classified salary range 15 is dependent on previous experience as a food service worker. The monthly salary, dependent on experience, is $1,331.04 to $1,698.78, which is commensurate to $16.38 to $20.91 per hour. The monthly salary is disbursed in two paychecks, on the 10th and 25th of the month, September through mid-June. Benefits: This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for participation in District-offered benefits. The items below are welcome but not required for an application to be considered. More information regarding this posting may be viewed by clicking the "View Job Description" button. * Letter(s) of Recommendation * Resume (with references, including contact information) Comments and Other Information Application Procedure: 1. Applicants may submit a paper application (available by request at ) or an electronic application through the job posting on EdJoin ( The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Applications should be submitted to: Christine Golder, Personnel Technician La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. As applications are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview in person with an interview panel. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here