Food Preparation Worker

HILMAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Cafeteria, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Cook Dishes, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Retirement Plan
LOCATION
CA
POSTED
27 days ago

Food Preparation Worker at Hilmar Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

5/27/2026

Contact

Jana Swanson

209-667-7819

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add''l Salary Info

Starting at $18.38/hr

Length of Work Year

180 days - 4 hours (2026-2027 School Year)

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Description: Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Supervisor, the Food Preparation Worker has limited food preparation duties in cafeteria serving kitchens and coordination duties in readiness to serve student meals.

General Duties:

  1. Coordinates the other workers and student workers to help in kitchen.

  2. In absence of Cafeteria Supervisor, makes judgment calls on whether more food needs to be prepared.

  3. Stores and/or disposes of excess food properly.

  4. Operates deep fat fryers, ovens, meat slicer for the purpose of preparing food for breakfast or lunch programs at our school.

  5. Keeps kitchen equipment and kitchen area clean.

  6. Runs cash register during brunch, wipes out hot carts and refrigerated carts and refrigerators daily.

  7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

  2. Training or equivalent experience in food service.

  3. Must be able to lift/carry 58 pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly.

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation

Comments and Other Information

Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Organizational skills; initiative; problem solver; dependable. Must pass WorkSTEPS pre-employment physical. Computer knowledge desired. Additional Requirements: Current Driver''s License DOJ and FBI Background Clearances (at time of hire) TB (tuberculin) clearance (at time of hire) Completion of district mandated training (within 30 days of hire) Successfully complete related WorkSteps physical (if applicable, at time of hire)

Comments and Other Information

Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Organizational skills; initiative; problem solver; dependable. Must pass WorkSTEPS pre-employment physical. Computer knowledge desired. Additional Requirements: Current Driver''s License DOJ and FBI Background Clearances (at time of hire) TB (tuberculin) clearance (at time of hire) Completion of district mandated training (within 30 days of hire) Successfully complete related WorkSteps physical (if applicable, at time of hire)

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HILMAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT