District Employees ONLY Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager - Peter Pendleton Elementary School at Coachella Valley Unified School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
About the Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
General Description of Position Goals Prepares and provides food items and meals for general consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining sanitary conditions of the facility/ This position assists the manager in the daily set-up/close down of the kitchen and staff training.
Requirements / Qualifications
Examples of Duties: 1. Plans and prepares food items (i.e., preps, bakes, cooks, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring delivery to school sites and consumption by students and staff. 2. Serves food during meal period. This may include the use of mobile food and beverage carts, both indoors and outdoors. 3. Estimate food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste. 4. Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders. 5. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 6. Performs functions as required of another position within area of responsibility for the purpose of providing overall coverage of food service operation. 7. Implements and follows the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) and a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety program. 8. May use District vehicle for the purpose of food delivery. 9. Participates in Assistant Manager Team meetings and training. 10. Assists other staff for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments. 11. Coordinate and implement safety and sanitation of food service facility for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe environment to ensure the health of students and staff. 12. Assist with stocking food items and supplies. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: High School diploma Experience: Two years of experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities. Licenses: State Accepted Food Safety Certificate PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire)
Requirements / Qualifications
Examples of Duties: 1. Plans and prepares food items (i.e., preps, bakes, cooks, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring delivery to school sites and consumption by students and staff. 2. Serves food during meal period. This may include the use of mobile food and beverage carts, both indoors and outdoors. 3. Estimate food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste. 4. Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders. 5. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 6. Performs functions as required of another position within area of responsibility for the purpose of providing overall coverage of food service operation. 7. Implements and follows the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) and a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety program. 8. May use District vehicle for the purpose of food delivery. 9. Participates in Assistant Manager Team meetings and training. 10. Assists other staff for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments. 11. Coordinate and implement safety and sanitation of food service facility for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe environment to ensure the health of students and staff. 12. Assist with stocking food items and supplies. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: High School diploma Experience: Two years of experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities. Licenses: State Accepted Food Safety Certificate PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire)
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX)
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures.
Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Officer Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1186. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX)
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures.
Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Officer Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1186. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Application Deadline
9/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/14/2026
Contact
Diana Aguilar
7608481083
7608481083
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$23.60 - $36.60 Per Hour
$23.60 - $36.60 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Salary Schedule: $23.60 - $36.60 Hourly (Step 32 A-J)
Length of Work Year
190 days/8 hours
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Peter Pendleton Elementary School