SALARY ISSUE DATE

10/6/2026  40 hours per week; 9.5 months per year $22.58 - $27.41 hourly

APPLICATION DEADLINE

10/19/2026  Vacancy at Los Alamitos Elementary-Central Kitchen

TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM

10/22/2026  Schedule is 8.0hpd;

M - F TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM

10/26/2026 RECRUITMENT TYPE Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order will be generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.

POSITION BENEFITS

Pay increases: For permanent employees, the first pay increase occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary period. The second pay increase occurs after 1 year. Pay increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.

Benefits :

Fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick time, vacation time, and paid holidays.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director, Food Services, assemble, prepare, cook, package and serve food items for the District; ; maintain daily records of items sold and money received; assist with guidance when supervisor is not available.  Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience  Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion  Three years of experience in quantity food production, preparation and service  Must possess a valid Manager ServSafe Certificate required by the local Health Department when hired

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS

Application:

Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application at www.losal.org under the Job Opportunities link. Applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date.

NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience. Through the link listed above, you will be able to attach a supplemental resume or other supporting documents. Be sure to attach proof of required coursework and certifications.

Veterans:

please attach discharge form for additional credit.

Examination:

Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.

The examination will consist of:

A - Written Exam (30% of Total Score) B - Structured Oral Interview (70% of Total Score) Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district's expense and the appointment is not assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission. Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months. The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.