ABOUT THE JOB OPEN RECRUITMENT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT SALARY All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($21.91). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($25.41). JOB SUMMARY: This list will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments (substitute salary is $19.01 per hour)
A Food Service Worker I works 1.5 to 3.5 hours per day. Under immediate supervision, performs routine manual tasks in the preparation and serving of foods at various school and central kitchen food service areas; cleans kitchen equipment and surfaces; and performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Mixes, slices, chops, washes, and assembles foods and food ingredients
Cuts and measures food into serving portions; wraps and/or serves specific portions. Assists in counting/conducting inventory of milk or packaged foods. Measures and counts items and ingredients; assists in keeping daily count of meals, servings, or quantities sold or used.
Assembles and wraps portions into pans or individual containers. Reads menus, labels, and instructions. Opens cans; moves containers and positions food.
Makes coffee. Works at a food service steam table, snack bar, food bar, food cart, and/or barbecue. Operates computerized point-of-sale equipment or cash register and makes change.
Observes safety and sanitation procedures and practices for kitchen and food service work, including food preparation, serving, storage, and handling. Operates dishwasher, mixers, and other kitchen equipment. Lights pilots and operates heating equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
Loads, unloads, moves, and sells items on food carts. Participates in serving directly to students, staff, parents, and/or visitors to campuses. Washes dishes, utensils, trays, pots, and pans.
Wipes food carts, tables, and maintains dining area. Stores foods and assists in keeping food storage and cooking areas clean and tidy. Assists in training student workers.
Some positions at central kitchens assist delivery truck drivers in moving food carts and food service supply deliveries to/from delivery vehicles. May participate in preparations for catering functions. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: Some experience in preparing or serving food in large quantities is desirable.
California Food Safety Certificate is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Knowledge of: Proper use of common institutional kitchen equipment and tools.
Proper sanitation and safety methods and procedures for food handling, equipment, and preparation areas. Ability to: Understand, be understood, give and carry out instructions spoken and written in English. Perform simple addition and subtraction and make change.
Lift and move moderately heavy containers of food to and from carts and steam tables. Operate institutional kitchen appliances in a safe manner. Work effectively with food service staff, students, teachers, and others.
Keep simple written and numerical records. SELECTION PROCEDURES 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 llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338
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. INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at 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 Family Life Insurance for the employee Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER 9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)
