Food and Nutrition Assistant II at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items at an elementary school nutrition center or perform record keeping and cash management duties at central production centers; maintain nutrition centers, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; perform cashiering and money handling duties; order food and supplies; operate a computerized cash management system; and perform other related work as required. Food and Nutrition Assistant II incumbents perform more complex food and nutrition duties at elementary schools, or perform record keeping and cash management duties at central production centers.
Requirements / Qualifications
-A valid Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Maintenance of this certificate is an ongoing condition of employment. -High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, and six months of experience preparing and serving food in a related food service operation. This video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the position of Food and Nutrition Assistant II and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video. https://youtu.be/bEZZ2JHHBKw
Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: multiple choice examination. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. PUSD Classification Salary Range: $18.99 - $24.30 per hour Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18.99 per hour (Step 1) - $22.02 per hour (Step 4) Limited Term (Substitute) Hiring Salary Range: $18.99 per hour (Step 1) Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).
Requirements / Qualifications
-A valid Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Maintenance of this certificate is an ongoing condition of employment. -High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, and six months of experience preparing and serving food in a related food service operation. This video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the position of Food and Nutrition Assistant II and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video. https://youtu.be/bEZZ2JHHBKw
Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: multiple choice examination. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. PUSD Classification Salary Range: $18.99 - $24.30 per hour Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18.99 per hour (Step 1) - $22.02 per hour (Step 4) Limited Term (Substitute) Hiring Salary Range: $18.99 per hour (Step 1) Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).
Comments and Other Information
**Please note that MOST contracted hours for this position are 16.25 - 18.75 hours per week , 9.5 months per year. **
Most FNA II positions are located at Elementary schools, with a few exceptions.
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
Comments and Other Information
**Please note that MOST contracted hours for this position are 16.25 - 18.75 hours per week , 9.5 months per year. **
Most FNA II positions are located at Elementary schools, with a few exceptions.
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
8/14/2026
Contact
Ryan Graggs
858-521-2800 2796
858-521-2800 2796
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
18.99 - 24.30 Per Hour
18.99 - 24.30 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
9.5 months
Employment Type
Part Time