Central Kitchen Lead [Internal and External Candidates] at Cypress School District (TK-6 Elementary)
About the Employer
The Cypress School District provides a challenging educational program for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the western portion of Orange County, in the cities of Cypress and parts of Buena Park and La Palma. School programs and curricular objectives that emphasize high achievement for every student, strong community partnerships, and character education are hallmarks of our district. We inspire and empower...Every student, Every moment, for Every opportunity
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the Director, Child Nutrition Services, at central kitchen facility, lead, organize, oversee, and assist in the preparation and serving of food; maintain kitchen facility and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; and do other related work as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
For full and complete qualifications, please review the Job Description. Please submit an EDJOIN online application, along with all required documentation as detailed below:
- Food Handler's Certificate (Valid Serve-Safe Certificate or willingness to acquire)
- Letter of Introduction (addressed to Ms. Tracy Mouren-Laurens, Executive Director, Human Resources/Induction)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (two (2) current WITH SIGNATURES)
- Proof of HS Graduation ((acceptable formats: high school diploma or equivalent; college degree; transcripts [must show name and graduation date]. If yours is a foreign HS diploma please complete a Foreign HS Diploma Certification - [Link: https://www.edjoinadmin.org/EmailAttachments/email11232016100500AM.pdf]))
Requirements / Qualifications
For full and complete qualifications, please review the Job Description. Please submit an EDJOIN online application, along with all required documentation as detailed below:
- Food Handler's Certificate (Valid Serve-Safe Certificate or willingness to acquire)
- Letter of Introduction (addressed to Ms. Tracy Mouren-Laurens, Executive Director, Human Resources/Induction)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (two (2) current WITH SIGNATURES)
- Proof of HS Graduation ((acceptable formats: high school diploma or equivalent; college degree; transcripts [must show name and graduation date]. If yours is a foreign HS diploma please complete a Foreign HS Diploma Certification - [Link: https://www.edjoinadmin.org/EmailAttachments/email11232016100500AM.pdf]))
Comments and Other Information
Finalized title, job description, requirements and qualifications are subject to change.
Only EDJOIN applications are accepted for this position. Links to EDJOIN help topics are provided: https://www.edjoin.org/FAQS/Index
We advise careful review of your application as it will be considered incomplete if REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are not attached.
Post-employment offer requirements include mandatory training, TB and health screening clearance and Orange County Department of Education and CA DSS conducted Live Scan fingerprinting clearances.
Please check your email periodically for updates on the status of your application and information about this recruitment.
Thank you for your interest in Cypress School District!
Comments and Other Information
Finalized title, job description, requirements and qualifications are subject to change.
Only EDJOIN applications are accepted for this position. Links to EDJOIN help topics are provided: https://www.edjoin.org/FAQS/Index
We advise careful review of your application as it will be considered incomplete if REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are not attached.
Post-employment offer requirements include mandatory training, TB and health screening clearance and Orange County Department of Education and CA DSS conducted Live Scan fingerprinting clearances.
Please check your email periodically for updates on the status of your application and information about this recruitment.
Thank you for your interest in Cypress School District!
Application Deadline
10/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/30/2026
Contact
Diana Fox
714-220-6912
714-220-6912
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$26.90 - $32.81 Per Hour
$26.90 - $32.81 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$26.90 - $32.81/hr (Range 25); in five annual step increments | Eligible for CalPERS and District's Health Benefits Program
Length of Work Year
218 days; 11 month calendar; 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time