Substitute Eligibility Pool - Cook at Vineland Elementary School District

Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted
9/10/2026
Contact
Anabel Rubio
661-845-3713
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Single Rate
$17.07 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
On Call - As Needed
Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Job Summary Under direction and supervision of the supervisor of cafeterias. Responsible for the preparation of major portions of meals in a school cafeteria; to assist in the maintenance of the cafeteria; prepares, cooks, and serves all parts of the breakfast and lunch program, including but not limited to vegetables, main dishes, breads and pastries, desserts, etc.; assists in inventorying, ordering, receiving and storing foodstuffs and supplies; calculates amounts of food to be prepared according to lunch count; and does other related work as required. Required Qualifications 1. Knowledge of: Proper method of preparing, cooking, and serving foods; sanitation and safety requirements in food service areas. 2. Ability to: Prepare food fitted to the needs of children; requisition proper amounts of food; maintain cooperative working relations with others; operate common mechanical appliances found in a cafeteria; keep simple records; follow oral and written directions. 3. Experience and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Work experience, either paid or unpaid, may substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for year basis. Current Serve Safe Certificate. Essential Functions of this Position 1. Uses a prescribed menu and follows established procedures. 2. Prepares and may supervise the major cooking or baking tasks in the preparation of the main meal. 3. Supervises student workers. 4. Checks recipes and estimates quantities of supplies needed. 5. Helps prepare salads and serves meals to pupils and staff. 6. Helps with the cleaning of the kitchen, kitchen equipment and eating utensils. 7. Assists in arranging proper storage of food and supplies. 8. Follows standards of sanitation that will pass County Health Department inspections. 9. Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are the following essential physical requirements. See Job Desc

Requirements / Qualifications

- Food Handling Certificate - Serve Safe Certificate - Resume - Proof of HS Diploma

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of the Vineland School District.

  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume
  • ServSafe Certificate

Requirements / Qualifications

- Food Handling Certificate - Serve Safe Certificate - Resume - Proof of HS Diploma

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of the Vineland School District.

  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume
  • ServSafe Certificate

Comments and Other Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Final employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and, when applicable, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance when required by the position. Employees must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter, in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law, Board policy, administrative regulation, or applicable collective bargaining agreements. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Vineland School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment time lines, repost or cancel positions, and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications, including successful completion of required testing, may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment period. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted, and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application status. To ensure a fair, transparent, and equitable hiring process, candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without recourse. PROBATIONARY STATUS (BP 4216 – Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code §§45113, 45301) All newly hired classified employees, as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employee’s performance, suitability, and overall fitness for continued employment. A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer, shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with law. During the probationary period, employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance, ability, and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause. A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position, and if the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period, they shall be returned to their previous classification.

Comments and Other Information


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Final employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and, when applicable, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance when required by the position. Employees must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter, in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law, Board policy, administrative regulation, or applicable collective bargaining agreements. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Vineland School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment time lines, repost or cancel positions, and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications, including successful completion of required testing, may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment period. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted, and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application status. To ensure a fair, transparent, and equitable hiring process, candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without recourse. PROBATIONARY STATUS (BP 4216 – Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code §§45113, 45301) All newly hired classified employees, as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employee’s performance, suitability, and overall fitness for continued employment. A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer, shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with law. During the probationary period, employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance, ability, and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause. A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position, and if the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period, they shall be returned to their previous classification.