Food Service Worker at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

About the EmployerThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County•from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job SummaryJob SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Worker to join our team! This position plays a vital role in delivering healthy, high-quality meals to our preschool students and supporting a positive, caring dining experience every day. As a Food Service Worker, you'll help prepare and serve nutritious meals that fuel learning and growth for our youngest students. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you! Our ideal candidate You are a caring person with a basic knowledge of food preparation and safety who enjoys children and is eager to learn from them and staff. You are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with other staff, and communicate well orally and in writing with children and staff. General description This individual prepares, serves, and records meals and snacks from a planned menu for those enrolled in preschool programs to ensure the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children. This individual is also responsible for preserving clean areas for food handling and sanitizing food preparation equipment and dishes in accordance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines. This position is funded 100 percent by the CACFP. For more details about the position, please refer to the position announcement. You may also contact Gabriel Purvis, Classified Human Resources Analyst, at (805) 964-4711, ext. 5225 with questions.

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QualificationsEducation:

High school diploma preferred; food service certification highly desirable

Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the jobRequirements /

QualificationsEducation:

High school diploma preferred; food service certification highly desirable

Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job

Comments and Other InformationLocation:

Santa Maria Schedule:

Monday•Friday, 7:30 a.m.•2:00 p.m.

Compensation Hiring range:

$24.86•$28.70 Hourly (current top step: $32.33 per hour) Apply online by April 09, 2026 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Comments and Other InformationLocation:

Santa Maria Schedule:

Monday•Friday, 7:30 a.m.•2:00 p.m.

Compensation Hiring range:

$24.86•$28.70 Hourly (current top step: $32.33 per hour) Apply online by April 09, 2026 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Closing Date/Time:

2026-04-10