Food Service Assistant I - 17.5 hours per week

  • Encinitas Union Elementary
  • San Diego, California
  • Part Time
Food Service Assistant I - 17.5 hours per week

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Encinitas Union School District

Food Services Assistant I

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, to perform routine tasks in the preparation of food; to maintain safe and sanitary preparation areas, facilities and equipment; and does other related work as assigned.

DUTIES

Loads food for delivery to schools, washes pots, pans, trays, utensils, and other equipment; assists in the cleaning of the kitchen, preparation areas, and equipment; may keep records of food and beverages sold; and makes daily reports.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

basic arithmetic and simple record keeping

standard kitchen appliances

sanitation, safety laws and practices

Ability to:

lift and transport food and supplies

understand and carry out oral and written directions quickly and efficiently

learn and adhere to health, sanitation, safety laws and regulations

prepare simple reports

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

complete requirements for food handler's certificate

Experience:

none required

Education:

equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Range: 4.5

8/4/94

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction

Current Resume

Current Food Handler's Card

Comments and Other Information

The Encinitas Union School District is seeking a Food Service Assistant I to join the Child Nutrition Services (CNS) team at Ocean Knoll Elementary School. This position will serve as a Food Services I (FS 1) and the primary role of this position will be serving lunch to students. Please see Job Description for further information.

The weekly work schedule is 17.5 hours per week; Monday through Thursday, 10:15am - 1:45pm & Friday 9:15am - 12:45pm

Up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement.

The candidate selection process will consist of paper screening, district administered test and panel interview.

The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools.

District's Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners.

District's Values:

Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone.

Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated.

Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust.

Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others.

Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.

Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. Fingerprinting and TB test at applicant's expense. Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. An original Social Security Card is required at the time of hire.

The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; ... Ext 1181.

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Job ID: 489249509
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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