Food Service Worker

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to set them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!

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• Follow cycle menus and standardized recipes in preparing a variety of meals for students and staff.
• Prepare ingredients, including cleaning, slicing, chopping, measuring, weighing, and portioning with accuracy and consistency.
• Execute basic cooking techniques such as roasting, baking, sauteing, and boiling in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor food quality and communicate concerns to supervisors immediately.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to food and safety handling policies and HACCP and PPE procedures.
• Support meal service in Harvest Hall, including food truck or grab-and-go stations, ensuring timely and friendly service to students and staff.
• Engage with students and staff in a respectful, service-oriented manner that aligns with WCPAs values.
• Work collaboratively with other food service team members and culinary leads.
• Participate in staff development and training in food trends, kitchen safety, and recipe innovation.
• May perform drop-off or delivery services.
• May perform any of the duties described in the Food Services Worker I specification or other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior food service experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate
• Demonstrated reliability, organization, and ability to follow standardized recipes and kitchen procedures
• If performing drop-off or delivery services, a valid California non-commercial Class drivers license

Working Conditions:

• Ability to walk, stand, and patrol for extended periods, as well as respond quickly to incidents.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds if needed
• Work schedule can fluctuate
• Wet floors (must wear non-slip closed-toe footwear)
• Ability to work in hot temperatures
• Exposure to hot and cold water
• Ability to work around hot equipment or cold refrigeration
• Constant noise

Pay: $16.50/hour

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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