Food Service Program Manager New!

SALARY ISSUE DATE

6/22/26  40 hours per week, 10.5 months per year $31.35-$38.06 hourly

APPLICATION DEADLINE

7/10/26 @ 12pm  Fringe benefits package 

Location:

Los Alamitos High School

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: The first pay increase for regular employees occurs after 1 year if the employee passes the probationary period. 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 of Food Services, provides general supervision to and coordinates food services programs in an assigned Distr ict food services area; plan, organize and direct operations and activities of the central kitchen and assigned schools; monitor warehouse distribution activities including purchasing, receiving, storing and transportation of food, supplies and equipment; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders.  Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience  A bachelor's degree in food services management, hotel and restaurant management, business management, nutrition, culinary or a related field is preferred.  Four years of progressively responsible experience in preparing food in a large-scale food service operation including one year of supervisory experience. Licenses and Other Requirements  Must possess a valid "ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate", issued by the National Restaurant Association or equivalent.  Valid California Class C Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment.  Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continues to maintain insurability.  Personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the district.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS

Application:

• Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job Opportunities link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through http://www.losal.org/jobs by the deadline date noted on this job flyer.

NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

 Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of experience if it is not adequately described on your application.

Examination:

Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.

The examination will consist of:

A - Written job knowledge exam (30% of Total Score) B - Structured oral exam (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.