10/21/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted 10/8/2025 Contact Elva Ruiz310 886 1611 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range
$7,303.00 - $8,878.00 Monthly Length of Work Year FULL-TIME POSITION; EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR. Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
UNOFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, OFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Lynwood USD Nutrition Services Coordinator CLASS CODE 800100 SALARY$42.13 - $51.22 Hourly
$3,370.62 - $4,097.54 Biweekly
$7,303.00 - $8,878.00 Monthly
$87,636.00 - $106,536.00 Annually
ESTABLISHED DATE August 15, 2012 REVISION DATE April 17, 2023 Basic Function
The job of Nutrition Services Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of coordinating the overall District food preparation, production, delivery, and service operations and related activities; supervising, training, coordinating, and organizing staff; providing information to others; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards.
This job reports to DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATOR.
Representative Duties
Essential Functions
Assists with maintaining department websites and other on-line sites or systems (e.g. menu, childcare, etc.) for the purpose of delivering service in compliance with established guidelines.
Collaborates with Director of Nutrition Services to develop and implement district-wide nutrition policies, meet with district personnel, other district personnel, parents, community organizations for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
Communicates with vendors to research, test, and evaluate products (e.g. evaluate food and recipes, review product nutrition specifications, clarification on quality specifications and product issues, etc.) for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts, and maintaining district wide services.
Coordinates and conducts in-service, hands on training, and meetings for nutrition services department and staff (e.g. dietary needs or restrictions, food preparations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and District regulations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and increasing production and safety among all cafeteria staff.
Coordinates program components, support needs and materials (e.g. food preparation, production, delivery and service, reserving space, etc.) for the purpose of meeting District and/or grant/program guidelines.
Follows food safety guidelines (e.g. USDA dietary guidelines, State/Federal Nutrition Guidelines, and local Health Department Standards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring food production that is safe for consumption.
Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g. vendor's documents, management training/units, sales, meals served, monies collected, work schedules, and production records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Oversees the requisition of food, commodities and supplies according to planned menus or operational needs, checking goods received assuring accuracy of quantity and quality for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.
Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars (e.g. increase knowledge and skills and to share with and train other District cohorts, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs functions of Director of Child Nutrition Services during brief absences for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within nutritional services operations.
Prepares a variety of program-mandated reports for the purpose of ensuring ongoing funding by complying with district and/or grant/program requirements.
Presents information to District and Community groups (e.g. program offerings, funding status, participation levels, etc.) for the purpose of promoting program, gaining feedback and complying with established internal controls.
Supervises department functions including planning/scheduling/coordinating activities, training, advising, consulting (e.g. assign duties for personnel, train, evaluate performance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Supervises multiple site operations (e.g. staffing, inspecting, monitoring, etc.) for the purpose of providing efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with established nutritional and health requirements.
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Initial/Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field.
Three (3) years of experience in a job-related field, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class C Driver's license & availability of private transportation. Valid Manager Food-Safety certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; HACCP guidelines; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; safety and sanitation requirements for food service operations; large quantity food preparation, serving and storage; and concepts of quantity cooking and nutritional analysis.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; building collaborative relationships; working with constant interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 50% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Required Testing
Certificates and Licenses
Pre-Employment Job-Related Proficiency Test
Food Handlers/SafeServe CertificateValid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances
Maintenance Certificates and/or Licenses
Mandated Reporter Training
Criminal Background Check
Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Testing
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Requirements / Qualifications
The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field. • Three (3) years of experience in a job-related field, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience. • Any other combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Class C Driver's license & availability of private transportation. • Valid Manager Food-Safety certification.
Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. SATISFACTION OF INITIAL/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) BY THE CLOSING DATE: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field OR official/unofficial transcripts denoting graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field. 2. Valid PHOTOCOPY of your California Class C Driver's License. Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted. 3. Valid Manager Food-Safety certification.
Requirements / QualificationsThe District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field. • Three (3) years of experience in a job-related field, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience. • Any other combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Class C Driver's license & availability of private transportation. • Valid Manager Food-Safety certification.
Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. SATISFACTION OF INITIAL/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) BY THE CLOSING DATE: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field OR official/unofficial transcripts denoting graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field. 2. Valid PHOTOCOPY of your California Class C Driver's License. Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted. 3. Valid Manager Food-Safety certification.
Comments and Other Information DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required upon offer of employment, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section. OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR email them to esruiz@mylusd.org or fyoung@mylusd.org by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made). Comments and Other InformationDOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required upon offer of employment, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section. OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR email them to esruiz@mylusd.org or fyoung@mylusd.org by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made). Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information 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