FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Salary : $16.82 - $20.21 Hourly

Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA

Job Type : Regular Part-time

Job Number : D-24 / 25-54

Department : Food Services

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific

ASSIGNMENT

POSITION :

There are currently multiple vacancies tentatively available for the position of Food Service Assistant I. Typical hours for this job range from two (2) hours per day to three and a half (3 ½) hours per day, nine and a half (9 ½) months per year. Reporting hours will vary in these positions. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.

FILING PERIOD :

Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting on Friday, January 24, 2025 through Friday , February 14, 2025, until 4 : 30pm.

• Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only
• Some positions in this job classification require the incumbent to possess a valid California Driver License for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of food at the Food Center or secondary school kitchens; assists in serving food at a school cafeteria; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of food at the Food Center or secondary school kitchens; assists in serving food at a school cafeteria; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

Range 12

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION : Graduation from high school or its equivalency is desirable.

EXPERIENCE : Experience in large quantity food preparation and / or serving is desirable.

Please email Jasmine Portillo at jasmine.portillo@rowlandschools.org with any questions or call her at 626 854-8577.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENT S : Possession of a valid, Class C, California driver's license and use of a private automobile may be required and if so, must be maintained during employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in varying temperatures, in contact with machinery with moving parts, sharp metal objects, and cleaning agents, and in contact with students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop / bend, reach overhead, lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a chopping or twisting motion, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and use a point-of-sale computer terminal.

EXAMINATION

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION

The examination may consist of the following :

Structured Interview

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months . All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s / he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE :

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.

VACATION

Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.

HOLIDAYS

For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.

SICK LEAVE

One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.

The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.

EDUCATIONAL STIPEND

Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.

Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

RETIREMENT

Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT :

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.

Do you possess a valid CA Driver License?(You will not be disqualified if you indicate yes)

I would be willing to accept a two (2) hour a day position.

I would be willing to accept a three (3) hour a day position.

Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?

CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDER I understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose.All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in, IT WILL SHOW UP . Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application.I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire.

I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."

Required Question

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