Job Details

Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Services Worker

Date Posted:
1/16/2026

Location:
Arvin High School

Date Available:
01/16/2026

Closing Date:
01/23/2026

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment; basic methods of food preparation; basic cleaning methods and procedures.

Must possess the skill to effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate assigned nutrition services appliances and equipment in a safe manner; read at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties; perform routine mathematical calculations accurately; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the duties of the position; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

No experience is required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.

A TEST ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS A BASIC MATH TEST.

A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK IS REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision will assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility and maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This job class performs entry level, routine, and manual functions of food preparation.

STARTING SALARY: $1,014.93 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)