Child Nutrition Worker

Child Nutrition Worker at Orcutt Union School District and Academy Charter High School Print Application Deadline 5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/7/2026 Contact Dayana Atanasova 8059388910 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $18.76 - $23.94 Per Hour Length of Work Year 6 hour, 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer

MISSION STATEMENT

Students of the Orcutt Union School District come first. We partner with our families and the community to ensure that each student has the skills, resilience, and drive to achieve their full potential.

VISION STATEMENT

Orcutt Union School District students experience a high-quality education in a caring, inclusive, and safe environment that inspires them to discover their path, and pursue their goals and aspirations. Job Summary Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties to assist in food service operations at one or more assigned locations; maintain food service work and serving areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Prepare, wash and cut vegetables, fruits and other foods for cooking. E Set up serving area; serve food to students, faculty and other personnel according to established schedules; work cooperatively to assure that necessary food is available for service. E Maintain work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; clean serving counter, tables, benches, food containers and other equipment; wash pots and pans, utensils and other serving equipment; store kitchen equipment. E Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, warmer, oven and others. E Weigh and measure portions for serving; count number of items on hand and number sold. E Sell lunch tickets and food items as assigned; collect monies, make change and maintain simple records. E Prepare or assist in preparing salads, desserts, sandwiches and beverages as assigned. E Pack food for transport to satellite schools as assigned. E Assist other food service personnel as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. Job Description /

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ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE

CHILD

NUTRITION WORKER BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties to assist in food service operations at one or more assigned locations; maintain food service work and serving areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Prepare, wash and cut vegetables, fruits and other foods for cooking. E Set up serving area; serve food to students, faculty and other personnel according to established schedules; work cooperatively to assure that necessary food is available for service. E Maintain work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; clean serving counter, tables, benches, food containers and other equipment; wash pots and pans, utensils and other serving equipment; store kitchen equipment. E Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, warmer, oven and others. E Weigh and measure portions for serving; count number of items on hand and number sold. E Sell lunch tickets and food items as assigned; collect monies, make change and maintain simple records. E Prepare or assist in preparing salads, desserts, sandwiches and beverages as assigned. E Pack food for transport to satellite schools as assigned. E Assist other food service personnel as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Sanitation and safety procedures and practices related to cooking and serving food. Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantity. Standard kitchen utensils, equipment and measurements. Health and safety regulations. Basic food preparation methods including washing, cutting and assembling food and ingredients.

ABILITY TO

Learn to prepare and serve a variety of foods. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Lift moderately heavy objects. Operate cafeteria and kitchen equipment. Work cooperatively with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Follow sanitation and safety requirements as directed. Learn to perform simple transactions on the computer in order to expedite communications and records transfer to District Office. Perform simple math functions, collect money and make correct change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

School cafeteria or kitchen environment. Exposure to hot foods, equipment and metal objects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects. Standing or walking for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment. Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Seeing to assure proper quantities of food. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

HAZARDS:

Heat from cooking equipment. Exposure to sharp knives and slicers.

Requirements / Qualifications

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Comments and Other Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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