NUTRITION SERVICES SATELLITE KITCHEN OPERATOR at Lynwood Unified School District Share on X   Print Application Deadline

12/12/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted 11/13/2025 Contact Elva Ruiz
310 886 1611 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range
$19.73 - $23.70 Per Hour Length of Work Year FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10) 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. For more information on required documents, please refer to the Initial/Minimum Qualifications.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print    Lynwood USD Nutrition Services Satellite Kitchen Operator CLASS CODE 575000 SALARY $19.73 - $23.70 Hourly $3,419.00 - $4,108.00 Monthly REVISION DATE April 17, 2023
Basic Function

 

The job of Nutrition Services Satellite Kitchen Operator is done for the purpose/s of overseeing, monitoring, preparing, heating, and serving food items to students and/or school personnel at a satellite food service kitchen, and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

This job reports to Designated Administrator.

 

 

Representative Duties

 

 

Essential Functions

Checks with administration for the purpose of ensuring specific dietary needs of students.  

Communicates with students, staff, and visitors for the purpose of exchanging information and maintaining good customer service.  

Inspects deliveries of all food and beverage items for the purpose of ensuring quality and accuracy received items.  

Inspects food items, food preparation, temperature, and service areas for the purpose of ensuring food and beverages, and serving area are clean and sanitary according established guidelines.  

Inventories food, condiments, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements. 

Operates computer for the purpose of completing transactions of student meals.  

Prepares hot and cold food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.  

Prepares written documents (e.g. inventory, daily meal counts, temperature of certain food items, malfunctioning equipment, etc.) for the purpose of notifying supervisor of needed item and supplies, repairs, and operating issues; and as required by established laws.  

Records students and adult meals for the purpose of ensuring the number of meals served each day are accurate.  

Serves food and beverage for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.  

Sets up food service lines (e.g. steam tables, utensils, trays, disposals, and beverage coolers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring students receive food and beverage items safely, efficiently, easily. 

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:

Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Two (2) 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 California Class C driver's license.

Valid Managers Food-Safety certification.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions

 

 

SKILLS are required to perform multiple 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 equipment found in serving warm and cold food items.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures in heating, mixing, preparing, and serving food and beverage items; quantify food preparation and handling; HACCP guidelines; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing basic math; operating kitchen machines and equipment; working as part of a team; and working with interruptions; planning and organizing work; and adhering to safety practices; basic math.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some 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: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses

Pre-Employment Job-Related Proficiency Test

Food Handlers/SafeServe Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Maintenance Certificates and/or Licenses

Mandated Reporter Training

Meets Continuing Education Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Testing

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

 

Requirements / Qualifications

*** EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 12, 2025, BY 4:30 PM *** 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: • Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • Two (2) 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 Managers' Food-Safety certification. • Valid California Class C driver's license.

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 ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) TO YOUR APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION: 1. Original High School diploma/GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school/college that denote graduation from high school OR a college degree (Associate Degree or Higher). 2. Valid Food-Safety/ ServSafe certification (For Managers). 3. 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

*** EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 12, 2025, BY 4:30 PM *** 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: • Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • Two (2) 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 Managers' Food-Safety certification. • Valid California Class C driver's license.

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 ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) TO YOUR APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION: 1. Original High School diploma/GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school/college that denote graduation from high school OR a college degree (Associate Degree or Higher). 2. Valid Food-Safety/ ServSafe certification (For Managers). 3. 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.

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 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). 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