
Lead Food Service Worker at Garden Grove Unified School District
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TENTATIVE ORAL RATING/PERFORMANCE EXAM DATE: THURSDAY, 6/26/25
ABOUT THE JOB: Persons in these positions work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., 2 to 3.5 hours per day, during school session. Under general supervision from an operations manager and functional supervision from a central kitchen manager, leads and participates in the work of several food service workers in preparing, setting up and serving foods to students and staff at a satellite food service site. Oversees and participates in cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment; is responsible for ordering extra food or supplies, resolving problems and answering questions regarding the food service program at that site; and performing related work as required.
JOB DUTIES: Gives oral instructions to food service workers in preparing and serving food and cleaning up afterward; resolves day-to-day problems at a satellite food service facility, consulting with the designated food service manager to resolve the more complex problems; answers food service questions and works cooperatively with site staff and administration; counts daily meals, servings or quantities sold or used, and prepares simple reports or tallies; maintains inventory counts of milk, packaged foods or supplies, and orders replenishments as appropriate; counts, measures, and assembles foods and food ingredients delivered from a central kitchen; open cans; moves containers, positions food, and assists in serving students and staff; operates kitchen equipment such as oven or other heating equipment, refrigerator, milk and food carts, and dishwasher; oversees and participates in the washing and cleaning of kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils; and operates computerized point-of-sale equipment or cash register and makes change.
- Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience equivalent to full-time work in school or other large-quantity food service work is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Food Safety Certificate. New appointees must obtain the required certificate within 90 days following appointment.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
Knowledge of: Proper safety and sanitation methods and procedures for preparing, handling and serving foods, and sanitizing dishes, pans, and serving utensils; and proper use of common institutional kitchen equipment and tools.
Ability to: Understand, be understood, give and carry out instructions spoken and written in English; work effectively with food service staff, students, teachers, and others; effectively train, lead, and obtain the cooperation of other employees and student helpers; evaluate the taste and appearance of food; operate institutional kitchen appliances in a safe manner; lift and move moderately heavy containers of food to and from carts and steam tables; perform simple addition and subtraction and make change; and keep simple written and numerical records.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience equivalent to full-time work in school or other large-quantity food service work is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Food Safety Certificate. New appointees must obtain the required certificate within 90 days following appointment.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience equivalent to full-time work in school or other large-quantity food service work is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Food Safety Certificate. New appointees must obtain the required certificate within 90 days following appointment.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply