Central Kitchen Assistant at Santa Rita Union School District
About the Employer
The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a ‘home town’ feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the Supervisor of Student Nutrition and/or designee, perform routine tasks assisting in the preparation and service for the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, after school snack program, and catering programs; provide meals for outside agencies; observe federal regulations and standards of sanitation and safety. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Summary of Responsibilities:
Food Service Assistant is one of the cafeteria staff whose major
duties are in the preparation, cooking, packaging, and serving of
school lunches. Pleasant, cordial service of attractive, nutritionally-sound meals represent primary objectives of the District’s Food Service Program.
Qualifications:
1. Ability to follow directions, written and oral.
2. Ability to learn quickly.
3. Knowledge of and ability to use proper sanitary methods in food
preparation and storage, and in maintaining food service
facilities.
4. Knowledge of safety precautions necessary in the use of
cafeteria equipment.
5. Ability to read recipes; to modify recipes for different quantities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete Application Catering experience is highly desirable Experience in handling, use, care, and storage of food service equipment Large quantity food handling and kitchen sanitation practices Class C Driver's License
Succesful Completion of District Testing Required
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete Application Catering experience is highly desirable Experience in handling, use, care, and storage of food service equipment Large quantity food handling and kitchen sanitation practices Class C Driver's License
Succesful Completion of District Testing Required
- Resume
Application Deadline
9/4/2026 10:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/24/2026
Contact
Chuck Helm
831.443.7207 1112
831.443.7207 1112
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$18.16 - $23.17 Per Hour
$18.16 - $23.17 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 15
Length of Work Year
10 month/ 3.75 hours per day
Employment Type
Part Time