Walnut Child Development Center Cook -(8 hrs, Full Time) at Livingston Union School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Food Service Director, performs a variety of food preparation duties according to planned menus, recipes, and the number of persons to be served; assists or cooks meals in large quantities for child development site(s); serves food; and maintains kitchen in a sanitary manner.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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1.0 General Description of Assignment
Under the general supervision of the Food Service Director, performs a variety of food preparation duties according to planned menus, recipes, and the number of persons to be served; assists or cooks meals in large quantities for child development site(s); serves food; and maintains kitchen in a sanitary manner.
2.0 Primary Responsibilities
2.1 Inspects and reviews the food preparation and serving areas to ensure that appropriate cleanliness and sanitation standards are maintained.
2.2 Cooks main dishes, soups, vegetables and other hot foods; bakes cakes, pies and cookies; and prepares salads, salad dressings and desserts.
2.3 Estimates and orders appropriate quantities of foods, supplies and materials.
2.4 Establishes a systematized procedure for the rotational use of food items, supplies and materials; conducts periodic inventories.
2.5 Other duties as necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the Child Development Center kitchen.
3.0 Position Requirements
3.1 Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
3.2 Ability to pass a district proficiency test.
3.3 Have one-year experience in the preparation of food preferably in a school setting.
3.4 Possess a ServSafe or Food Handlers’ certificate.
3.5 Ability to complete and pass a district approved weight-endurance physical test.
3.6 Knowledge of weights and measures.
3.7 Knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and cooking goods.
3.8 Knowledge of sanitary methods in the performance of all duties.
3.9 Able to lift/carry and transport up to 40 pounds and on occasion 58 pounds.
3.10 Able to proceed with duties assigned with minimal supervision.
3.11 Able to follow oral and written instructions.
3.12 Able to work within tight deadlines in the preparation and serving of food.
3.13 Able to work with students, teachers, co-workers and all levels of personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
3.14 Clean and neat in appearance.
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS Please provide the following required documents with your application: *Resume *Recent Letters of Recommendation (2-3 highly preferred) *Valid Serv-Safe certification or equivalent MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: *Graduation from high school or equivalent *Pass the District’s proficiency test. *One-year experience in the preparation of food preferably in a school setting. *Possess a ServSafe or Food Handlers’ certificate. *** Please use a valid email address as all applicants will be contacted via email. Please carefully review the attached job flier. If unable to attach the documents to the application, please contact the EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.. Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached to your application. The applicant selected for this position will be required to complete the following prior to employment beginning: 1. Fingerprint Clearance through LUSD (employer paid) 2. Weight-endurance physical (employer paid) 3. TB verification (applicant paid) 4. Health Screening (applicant paid) 5. Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Influenza (applicant paid)
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS Please provide the following required documents with your application: *Resume *Recent Letters of Recommendation (2-3 highly preferred) *Valid Serv-Safe certification or equivalent MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: *Graduation from high school or equivalent *Pass the District’s proficiency test. *One-year experience in the preparation of food preferably in a school setting. *Possess a ServSafe or Food Handlers’ certificate. *** Please use a valid email address as all applicants will be contacted via email. Please carefully review the attached job flier. If unable to attach the documents to the application, please contact the EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.. Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached to your application. The applicant selected for this position will be required to complete the following prior to employment beginning: 1. Fingerprint Clearance through LUSD (employer paid) 2. Weight-endurance physical (employer paid) 3. TB verification (applicant paid) 4. Health Screening (applicant paid) 5. Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Influenza (applicant paid)
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. All candidates will be notified via email following the final selection.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement carefully including the requirements for applying!! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be specific. AVOID using "varies", "on-call", "see resume" or similar, vague language. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review the attached job description for minimum qualifications. Submit all required, additional documents as specified in order for your application to be considered.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
LUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in all district programs, activities and employment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital or parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any programs or activities it conducts. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the District Superintendent and/or Title IX Compliance Officer, Maria Torres-Perez at (209) 394-5430 or mtorresp@livingstonusd.org. The district's policies and procedures regarding Nondiscrimination in Employment, Sexual Harassment, and Uniform Complaint Policy/Forms are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. All candidates will be notified via email following the final selection.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement carefully including the requirements for applying!! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be specific. AVOID using "varies", "on-call", "see resume" or similar, vague language. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review the attached job description for minimum qualifications. Submit all required, additional documents as specified in order for your application to be considered.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
LUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in all district programs, activities and employment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital or parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any programs or activities it conducts. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the District Superintendent and/or Title IX Compliance Officer, Maria Torres-Perez at (209) 394-5430 or mtorresp@livingstonusd.org. The district's policies and procedures regarding Nondiscrimination in Employment, Sexual Harassment, and Uniform Complaint Policy/Forms are available upon request.
Application Deadline
8/20/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/12/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19.07 - $19.77 Per Hour
$19.07 - $19.77 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Walnut Child Development Center
Hours
6:00 am - 2:30 pm