Nutrition and Culinary Technician (QSS 7595) at Santa Clara Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Requirements / Qualifications
Under direction of a Nutrition Service Manager. Create, plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and train staff in Nutrition Services programs and operations throughout the District and provide technical direction; be responsible for inventory and maintenance of all Nutrition Service menus, training, products, ordering and distribution of food and supplies and equipment and to do other related work as required. Plan, implement, coordinate, participate in, and review district food service programs following department and USDA & State guidelines. Analyze food service operations for cost effectiveness and work with food service personnel and school administrators to implement improvements and necessary changes in food preparation, service, menus, facilities, and maintenance of equipment. Assure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and district requirements concerning sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards of food programs. Review and assess school daily/monthly financial data. Create, plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and train staff in culinary and service operations throughout the District. Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma with additional training and/or courses in the food service area and four years of recent increasing responsibility in food service, preferably including some experience in a school district or kitchen. Registered Dietitian or Chef preferred. Acquisition and maintenance of ServSafe certification required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under direction of a Nutrition Service Manager. Create, plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and train staff in Nutrition Services programs and operations throughout the District and provide technical direction; be responsible for inventory and maintenance of all Nutrition Service menus, training, products, ordering and distribution of food and supplies and equipment and to do other related work as required. Plan, implement, coordinate, participate in, and review district food service programs following department and USDA & State guidelines. Analyze food service operations for cost effectiveness and work with food service personnel and school administrators to implement improvements and necessary changes in food preparation, service, menus, facilities, and maintenance of equipment. Assure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and district requirements concerning sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards of food programs. Review and assess school daily/monthly financial data. Create, plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and train staff in culinary and service operations throughout the District. Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma with additional training and/or courses in the food service area and four years of recent increasing responsibility in food service, preferably including some experience in a school district or kitchen. Registered Dietitian or Chef preferred. Acquisition and maintenance of ServSafe certification required.
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.
Please allow up to two weeks from the posting closing to be contact for interviews.
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.
Please allow up to two weeks from the posting closing to be contact for interviews.
Application Deadline
10/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/16/2025
Contact
Maribel Caser Lopez
408-423-2298
408-423-2298
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$40.74 - $52.00 Per Hour
$40.74 - $52.00 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Includes a uniform stipend of $36.22 per month; Benefits may include dental, vision, medical, paid holidays, paid vacation
Length of Work Year
7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year, hours 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Nutrition Services Department
Hire Date:
ASAP
Salary Grade
22A