Cafeteria Assistant (Part-time), Schelby School - Livingston, Special Education Department at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

6/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Nina Mendoza
209-381-6757
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$20.83 - $23.90 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
max entry @ $22.31, 1% increase for the 26-27 School year (pending)
Length of Work Year
3.5 hours per day; 182 days per year (School Calendar)
Employment Type
Part Time
Start Date
2026-2027 School Year
Location
Schelby School - 6738 Sultana Dr. Livingston
Hours
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Interviews
6/25/26

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Cafeteria Assistant performs a variety of kitchen tasks involved in meal preparation, as well as keeping kitchen areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. Cafeteria assistant is required to pick up lunches from the designated district cafeteria and deliver the lunches to the different MCOE special education classrooms.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. COMPLETE online application 2. Resume 3. ServSafe certificate or equivalent 4. HS Diploma/Equivalent 5. EXPERIENCE: 3 months in basic food preparation, serving, and equipment Requires knowledge of California Health and Safety Codes authorizing the incumbent to work in food service *Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required. Must pass before employment.

Upon hire, you must present high school diploma, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver's license, and liability insurance.

  • Resume
  • ServSafe Certificate (ServSafe Cert or equivalent certification)

Requirements / Qualifications

1. COMPLETE online application 2. Resume 3. ServSafe certificate or equivalent 4. HS Diploma/Equivalent 5. EXPERIENCE: 3 months in basic food preparation, serving, and equipment Requires knowledge of California Health and Safety Codes authorizing the incumbent to work in food service *Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required. Must pass before employment.

Upon hire, you must present high school diploma, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver's license, and liability insurance.

  • Resume
  • ServSafe Certificate (ServSafe Cert or equivalent certification)

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.