Food Production Specialist at Live Oak Elementary School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Live Oak School District! Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive. We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment. The Live Oak School District was established in 1872 and currently serves approximately 1,700 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, one K-8 independent charter school, and one alternative school. The student population is 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Other, 30% English learner, and 60% Socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, lead the Central Kitchen team in creating, prepping, cooking, baking, and preparing food items distributed by the Central Kitchen and other food facilities; maintaining food service equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Receive direct to general supervision from the Director of Child Nutrition Services or his/her designee within a well-defined framework of standard policies and procedures; perform routine functions of food service operations as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Copy of Associate's degree in Food Management or related field. Verification of 3 years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, or 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Copy of Associate's degree in Food Management or related field. Verification of 3 years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, or 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff.
Comments and Other Information
Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Food Management or other related field and three (3) years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or
supervising staff; OR Five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising
staff. Experience working with a culturally diverse population required. Bachelor Degree preferred. Spanish bilingualism is highly preferred. To receive the Bilingual Stipend (Spanish), you must take and pass the District Bilingual Test.
Comments and Other Information
Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Food Management or other related field and three (3) years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or
supervising staff; OR Five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising
staff. Experience working with a culturally diverse population required. Bachelor Degree preferred. Spanish bilingualism is highly preferred. To receive the Bilingual Stipend (Spanish), you must take and pass the District Bilingual Test.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/12/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$44,341.44 - $51,436.80 Annually
$44,341.44 - $51,436.80 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Masters degree stipend $1,000. Bilingual Stipend if passes district level bilingual test. $15,000 Employer contribution towards Health & Welfare Benefits.
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time