Lead Food Service Worker

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS TENTATIVE ORAL RATING/PERFORMANCE EXAM DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
SALARY
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ( $23.02 ). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ( $28.04 ).

JOB SUMMARY Persons in these positions work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m, 2 to 3.5 hours per day, during school session. Under general supervision from an operations manager and functional supervision from a central kitchen manager, leads and participates in the work of several food service workers in preparing, setting up and serving foods to students and staff at a satellite food service site. Oversees and participates in cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment; is responsible for ordering extra food or supplies, resolving problems and answering questions regarding the food service program at that site; and performing related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Gives oral instructions to food service workers in preparing and serving food and cleaning up afterward.
• Resolves day-to-day problems at a satellite food service facility, consulting with the designated food service manager to resolve the more complex problems.
• Answers food service questions and works cooperatively with site staff and administration.
• Counts daily meals, servings or quantities sold or used, and prepares simple reports or tallies.
• Maintains inventory counts of milk, packaged foods or supplies, and orders replenishments as appropriate.
• Counts, measures, and assembles foods and food ingredients delivered from a central kitchen.
• Open cans; moves containers, positions food, and assists in serving students and staff.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as oven or other heating equipment, refrigerator, milk and food carts, and dishwasher.
• Oversees and participates in the washing and cleaning of kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Operates computerized point-of-sale equipment or cash register and makes change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience equivalent to full-time work in school or other large-quantity food service work is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATE : Must possess and maintain a valid California Food Safety Certificate. New appointees must obtain the required certificate within 90 days following appointment.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Proper safety and sanitation methods and procedures for preparing, handling and serving foods, and sanitizing dishes, pans, and serving utensils.
• Proper use of common institutional kitchen equipment and tools.

ABILITY TO :

• Understand, be understood, give and carry out instructions spoken and written in English.
• Work effectively with food service staff, students, teachers, and others.
• Effectively train, lead, and obtain the cooperation of other employees and student helpers.
• Evaluate the taste and appearance of food.
• Operate institutional kitchen appliances in a safe manner.
• Lift and move moderately heavy containers of food to and from carts and steam tables.
• Perform simple addition and subtraction and make change.
• Keep simple written and numerical records.

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at ... or .... Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services at ... or .... Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint. HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us . Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file. VETERAN'S CREDIT : Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2. HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation. EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS : Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days. FINGERPRINTING : All new employees will be fingerprinted. BENEFITS : All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER 9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)