Central Kitchen Assistant

Central Kitchen Assistant at Santa Rita Union School District

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Application Deadline

9/4/2026 10:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/24/2026

Contact

Chuck Helm

831.443.7207 1112

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$18.16 - $23.17 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

Range 15

Length of Work Year

10 month/ 3.75 hours per day

Employment Type

Part Time

About the Employer

The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a 'home town' feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under direction of the Supervisor of Student Nutrition and/or designee, perform routine tasks assisting in the preparation and service for the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, after school snack program, and catering programs; provide meals for outside agencies; observe federal regulations and standards of sanitation and safety. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

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Summary of Responsibilities: Food Service Assistant is one of the cafeteria staff whose major duties are in the preparation, cooking, packaging, and serving of school lunches. Pleasant, cordial service of attractive, nutritionally-sound meals represent primary objectives of the District's Food Service Program. Qualifications: 1. Ability to follow directions, written and oral. 2. Ability to learn quickly. 3. Knowledge of and ability to use proper sanitary methods in food preparation and storage, and in maintaining food service facilities. 4. Knowledge of safety precautions necessary in the use of cafeteria equipment. 5. Ability to read recipes; to modify recipes for different quantities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Complete Application Catering experience is highly desirable Experience in handling, use, care, and storage of food service equipment Large quantity food handling and kitchen sanitation practices Class C Driver s License

Succesful Completion of District Testing Required

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Requirements / Qualifications

Complete Application Catering experience is highly desirable Experience in handling, use, care, and storage of food service equipment Large quantity food handling and kitchen sanitation practices Class C Driver s License

Succesful Completion of District Testing Required

• Resume

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• Santa Rita Union School District

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