Food Service Assistant, Part Time

iLEAD California

. Assist in maintaining the school-level School Nutrition program in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeLancaster • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in School Nutrition program management, including compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, food preparation, and customer service. Proficient in operating commercial kitchen equipment and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

School Nutrition Program ManagementFood Preparation and CookingServSafe CertificationCommercial Kitchen Equipment OperationCustomer Service Excellence

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationCookingMathematicsMeal Pattern RequirementsPortion ControlRecord KeepingFood DeliveryCashieringSanitation StandardsEmergency Operations

Soft Skills

Cooperative WorkFlexibilityEffective CommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Convection OvensFryersVertical Cutter/MixersPlanetary MixersCash RegistersComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid California Driver's LicenseServSafe Certification

Industry Keywords

School NutritionFood ServiceHealth and Safety StandardsCatering EventsFood Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in maintaining the school-level School Nutrition program in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations
Perform cooking, food preparation and/or cashiering duties
Handle learner and adult accounts using mathematics and maintain related records
Apply meal pattern requirements, standardized recipes, meal standards and portion control methods
Operate commercial Dining Services equipment, including convection ovens, fryers, vertical cutter/mixers and planetary mixers
Prepare and serve food
Clean serving lines, work stations, service areas, storage areas, kitchen floors, equipment and tools; wash dishes and utensils; empty refuse
Assist with School Nutrition operations during emergencies
Assume increased department responsibilities when assigned, including directing work, opening and closing the kitchen, and assisting with daily closeout
Assist with catering events, including preparation, setup, service and cleanup, potentially outside normal work hours
Provide courteous, outstanding customer service and maintain effective relationships with specialists, employees and the public
Maintain work habit, sanitation and safety standards
Maintain required records and reports
Deliver food products by small cargo vehicles to remote sites, including loading, unloading, serving, cleanup and returning meal counts, cash, leftovers and soiled items
Act in a leadership role in the absence of the Food Services Specialist
Participate in ongoing development and support iLEAD Schools' mission, policies, procedures and educational partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or the equivalent
Two years (2) experience in School Nutrition, preferred
Valid California Driver's License (if duties require)
Satisfactory completion of ServSafe course and/or current certification, or satisfactory completion within six months of hire
Knowledge of computers, cash registers, and/or food processing machinery
Functional skills in reading, writing and basic mathematics
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to be flexible and handle a variety of tasks
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance and exert up to 50 pounds of force as required
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual tasks
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, noise, hazards and around chemicals
Ability to understand, follow, and give oral and written directions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing personal and professional development
Professional development activities provided by iLEAD Schools
Self-selected professional growth activities
Equal employment opportunity