10/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted 9/25/2025 Contact Emily Cooper925-513-6313 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$28.17 - $34.09 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $28.17 - $34.09/hr (6 steps) Length of Work Year 258 day/yr Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
Primary Functions: Under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator, coordinate or assist with nutrional analysis of all meals and menu planning; oversee compliance of daily breakfast, lunch and a la carte programs at all sites; maintain communications with site staff to meet nutrional service needs and assure smooth and efficient department activities.
Performance Responsibilities
* Plan and prepare menus which meet nutritional requirements. Develop and test standardized recipes.
* Develop training programs for food service staff.
* Train staff in meal production techniques, sanitary kitchen and food handling practices, customer service, personal hygiene and daily work routines.
* Travel to various sites to review the food preparation and serving lines to insure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and district policies and procedures.
* Assist Food Service Coordinator with planning community relations activities, develop specifications for cafeteria products and equipment and provide recommendations regarding child nutrition activities and operations.
* Work with students doing taste testing of new products & encouraging students to try new products.
* Create monthly nutrition education newsletters for parents.
* Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
* Maintain current knowledge of Federal, state and local rules and regulations affecting the national school meal program, train staff in changes in rules and regulations.
* Respond to parent inquiries and concerns.
* Perform related duties as assinged.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of: USDA approved nutrient analysis software; dietetics, nutrition and nutrition education; sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food; methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurement; health and safety regulations; record keeping and report preparation techniques; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability of: Function independently; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; understand and interpret District policies and practices; prioritize work and communications; deal with the public/community and staff in a tactful, polite manner.
Esperience/Education:
Required: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college course work in nutrition or related field; minimum of two years increasingly responsible child nutrition experience; valid CA driver's license; ServeSafe Certificate or equivalent.
Preferred: Degree in Nutritional Studies or related field, or Registered Dietician
Online application Resume Highest Level of Education (copy of diploma/GED)
Requirements / QualificationsOnline application Resume Highest Level of Education (copy of diploma/GED)
Comments and Other Information High school diploma or equivalent with college coursework in nutrition or related field. Minimum 2 years of child nutrition program experience. Valid CA driver’s license. ServeSafe certification (or equivalent). Comments and Other InformationHigh school diploma or equivalent with college coursework in nutrition or related field. Minimum 2 years of child nutrition program experience. Valid CA driver’s license. ServeSafe certification (or equivalent). Links Related To This Job CLICK HERE TO APPLY (OFFSITE) View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY