Cafeteria Worker I

Salary : $17.15 - $21.28 Hourly

Location : City of Industry, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 0506 / 0125

Department : Nutrition Services

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!

Applications will be accepted for BOTH permanent and SUBSTITUTE positions. You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page. We are also accepting paper applications. You can request a paper application by calling our office. If you need assistance applying online or if you would like to request a paper application, please contact us at (626) 933-3920, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m.

THE POSITION

Under supervision of a Cafeteria Manager, or Cafeteria Supervisor in the Adult School, performs routine tasks in the serving and selling of food.

CURRENT OPENING : There are currently multiple part-time openings at various schools. Individuals in this job typically work between 3 hours and 3.75 hours per day, for 10 months a year. Salary placement will be on Range 5 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 2 ($17.15 per hour) of this salary range.

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION : This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for six months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE : Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. If you are interested in SUBSTITUTE assignments with the District, please check "Yes" in the supplemental questionnaire #3 to indicate that you are interested; if you are only interested in permanent positions and NOT substitute assignments, check "No."

Essential Duties

• Transports and positions food for serving.

Washes pots, pans, trays, utensils, and other equipment.

Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment and serving areas.

Replenishes condiments and supplies for the serving areas.

Keeps records of food and beverages sold.

May help to prepare food in larger kitchens.

Maintains safe and sanitary serving areas, facilities, and equipment.

Performs cashiering duties.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

Distributes lunch tickets.

Uses a variety of kitchen tools and appliances.

Orders and stocks supplies.

Performs other related duties as directed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. (most positions occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.), stoop / bend, repetitively use fingers and wrists and / or hands in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, simultaneously use both hands or both legs, have rapid mental / muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear well, have depth perception, see small details well.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work inside exclusively, with their hands in water, in direct contact with students and staff. Protective equipment required : Gloves and hairnet.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience : No education or experience required.

Special Requirement : Food Handler certificate approved by the state of California is desirable.

Ideal candidates will have

Knowledge of :

Standard kitchen utensils and appliances.

Ability to :

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

COVID Vaccine Requirement

Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

General Information

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of an application screening, initial screening of qualifications, documentation / certification screening, and in some instances supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

The examination may consist of any combination of the following : training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on / performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on the eligibility list, which depending on the classification, may be in force for six months or one year.

Disability Accommodation

Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least two business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.

Equal Employment Opportunity District

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and / or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

Paid Holidays

Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.

Paid Vacation

Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.

Classified Employee Vacation Chart

1-5 years of service

6-10 years of service

11-15 years of service

16-20 years of service

21 years of service

Health Benefits

For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

District Benefit Providers :

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.

Retirement : PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you :

Paid Sick Leave

Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.

These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Read the following questions and provide your responses to each question.

NOTE : Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.

I have read and understand this statement.

Before submitting the application, please make sure to check the following to ensure completeness of your application :

If you've had less than two employers, please ensure that you list a minimum of two references in the "References" section of the application.

Please account for ANY EMPLOYMENT GAPS in the last ten years. If you apply online, you may address this in the Agency-Wide question #28.

Please make sure to fill out the supervisor's name and phone number for each job you have held in the past. Also make sure reason for leaving is provided.

If you need to go back and make changes, please save your online application and go back to the appropriate section to make changes.

I have read and understand this statement.

Are you interested in substitute / on-call assignments in the classification of Cafeteria Worker I?

Such assignments are for those who are interested in working on-call and as-needed to service the needs of the District. Substitute employment is at will. You would still be eligible for a permanent position while working on a substitute / on-call assignment.

If you are only interested in permanent positions and do not wish to be considered for substitute assignments, please select "No."

There are NO full-time Cafeteria Worker I assignments. Assignments are typically 3 to 3.75 hours per day, 10 months a year. Employees working under 20 hours per week are not eligible for insurance benefits.

Are you interested in working as a part-time employee?

Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

I have read and understand this statement.

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $21