Cafeteria Helper #301 at Gridley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/23/2026 Contact Julie Vang 530-846-4721 8110 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 3 on Classified Salary Schedule ($18.69 - $30.44). Initial Placement up to Step 5 ($22.72 hourly). Length of Work Year 9-mos (194 contracted days includes 180 work days and 14 holidays) Employment Type Part Time Location Nutrition Department (Sycamore Middle School reporting site) Hours 5 hours per day, 5 days per week (8:30am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday) Position # 301 View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in food preparation and kitchen maintenance preferred.
• California Driver's License (required by the first day of service); First Aid certificate may be required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in routine situations.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms, talk, hear and listen.

Brief Description of Position:

• Monitors, maintains and records proper serving temperatures.
• Assist in operation of school food program by preparing, cooking or baking, setting up and serving meals.
• Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in completing daily production papers and other reports as required.
• May travel to another site to assist with the breakfast/lunch program.
• Loads and unloads and drives school van when required.
• Cleans work areas and cafeteria tables as needed and uses cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with specified safety protocols.
• Maintains a high standard of sanitation and safety in food preparation and work area.
• Maintains sanitary personal habits and a clean and neat appearance.
• Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, the public, parents and students to promote a positive school climate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Information:

This position is assigned to report to Wilson Elementary School for the Nutrition Department.

Additional Information:

Application deadline: 4:00pm on September 30, 2026

• Opportunity to

Transfer:

Employees in Classification identified in position(s) above with same FTE or more may submit a request to transfer to the position/site and any subsequent vacancies resulting from approved transfers by submitting an "Current Employees Only" application via EdJoin by 4:00pm, September 28th. To prevent a series of "round robin" job postings, unit members should apply for transfer to any possible subsequent vacancies within their present classification during this time. Use password GridleyUSD and put N/A for references if requested to do so.

• Internal applicants: Submit an application via EdJoin with verification of meeting minimum requirements, as applicable. Use the "Current Employees ONLY" button and password GridleyUSD. Please put N/A for references, if required to do so.
• External applicants: Apply online at edjoin.

org. The following must be received in order to be considered: 1) EdJoin application; 2) AA Degree, Transcripts showing 48 units of higher education or Certificate of Completion for NCLB requirements. Requirements /

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in food preparation and kitchen maintenance preferred.
• California Driver's License (required by the first day of service); First Aid certificate may be required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in routine situations.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms, talk, hear and listen.

Brief Description of Position:

• Monitors, maintains and records proper serving temperatures.
• Assist in operation of school food program by preparing, cooking or baking, setting up and serving meals.
• Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in completing daily production papers and other reports as required.
• May travel to another site to assist with the breakfast/lunch program.
• Loads and unloads and drives school van when required.
• Cleans work areas and cafeteria tables as needed and uses cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with specified safety protocols.
• Maintains a high standard of sanitation and safety in food preparation and work area.
• Maintains sanitary personal habits and a clean and neat appearance.
• Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, the public, parents and students to promote a positive school climate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Information:

This position is assigned to report to Wilson Elementary School for the Nutrition Department.

Additional Information:

Application deadline: 4:00pm on September 30, 2026

• Opportunity to

Transfer:

Employees in Classification identified in position(s) above with same FTE or more may submit a request to transfer to the position/site and any subsequent vacancies resulting from approved transfers by submitting an "Current Employees Only" application via EdJoin by 4:00pm, September 28th. To prevent a series of "round robin" job postings, unit members should apply for transfer to any possible subsequent vacancies within their present classification during this time. Use password GridleyUSD and put N/A for references if requested to do so.

• Internal applicants: Submit an application via EdJoin with verification of meeting minimum requirements, as applicable. Use the "Current Employees ONLY" button and password GridleyUSD. Please put N/A for references, if required to do so.
• External applicants: Apply online at edjoin.

org. The following must be received in order to be considered: 1) EdJoin application; 2) AA Degree, Transcripts showing 48 units of higher education or Certificate of Completion for NCLB requirements. Comments and Other Information Fingerprinting for the purpose of conducting a background clearance will be required prior to employment. To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer / Applicants will be accepted and assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications as protected by applicable Federal, state or local laws. Comments and Other Information Fingerprinting for the purpose of conducting a background clearance will be required prior to employment. To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer / Applicants will be accepted and assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications as protected by applicable Federal, state or local laws. Links Related To This Job Salary schedules Gridley Unified School District Website Salary schedules CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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