SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Director of Food Services and general coordination of the Food Services Coordinator, the Elementary Food Service Site Lead provides general oversight of a site school cafeteria, performing duties such as ordering meals and supplies, distributing and monitoring meal cards, computerized data entry, collecting and reconciling meal monies, food assembly, serving and cleaning. The Elementary Food Service Site Lead is the head position at an elementary site kitchen; in addition to the following representative duties, the Elementary Food Service Site Lead also performs the duties assigned to Food Service Assistants and Senior Food Service Assistants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Note:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.)

• Oversees and coordinates the assembling and serving of foods for breakfast, snacks and lunch service at the site.
• Estimates quantities of food to be prepared for various meals and snacks.
• Trains, organizes and coordinates and directs the day-to-day activities of the site's food services staff and substitutes.
• Orders meals and food services supplies from the Central Kitchen .
• Restock and refill serving areas for multiple lunch and snack sessions daily.
• Ensures operation of computer program to process students and monies.
• Collects meal monies; makes change; orders and monitors the use of student meal cards.
• Contacts parents regarding overdue student accounts.
• Enters and retrieves data on the specialized food services accounting program, including free/reduced meal information.
• Reconciles daily monies received and meals served; prepares bank deposits.
• Controls and rotates inventory.
• Establishes, maintains, and ensures appropriate safety and sanitation procedures for the site's food service operations.
• Coordinates the storage of unused food and supplies and the disposal of unusable leftovers using proper methods of storing and rotating foods.
• Ensures and performs the collection, recording, preparation and reporting of data/information for temperature logs, daily tally sheets, inventory reports, menus, student participation counts and meal requests, and other records.
• Sets up serving lines for meal service.
• Assembles, prepares, heats and serves foods; monitors correct food temperatures.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate safety and sanitation procedures at the site.
• Lock up and secure daily all monies, paperwork, mail and food storage areas.
• Close out monies and write final daily cafeteria cash accounts; prepares bank deposits of money paid for meals.
• Makes daily checks for conditions of facilities and equipment in kitchen and serving areas., reports problems identified and calls for repairs if needed.
• Performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS

(At time of application)

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Large-scale food assembly and preparation using modern methods for cooking, baking, preparation and storage.
• Safe food and kitchen safety practices and hygiene.
• Food services equipment.
• Cafeteria cleaning methods.
• Inventory control.

ABILITY TO

• Communicate with and give clear instructions and training to staff and students.
• Read and follow warning labels to ensure safe use of hazardous materials and equipment by self and others.
• Operate computerized cafeteria accounting programs.
• Make arithmetical calculations, to make change, to account for meals and monies, and to balance and reconcile records.
• Adapt to unexpected situations such as menu changes without notice or if there is a shortage of a planned item being served.
• Inventory items transported from central kitchen for serving and use at school site.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate cafeteria machines.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and students.
• Free from communicable and infectious diseases.
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Push, carry and lift large and heavy items up to 40 pounds, bend, twist, reach and stoop.
• Read and follow warning labels and to use hazardous materials and equipment with extreme caution.
• Upgrade and improve skills to meet changing job requirements.
• Work and coordinate work of others in a quick-paced environment with set time schedules.
• Read and record refrigeration and heating temperatures displayed on food storage and transport equipment and on thermometers for internal temperature of food items.
• Learn to operate computerized cash registers and equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• A combination of experience and training that would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. An example of an acceptable combination is graduation from high school and two years of experience in the preparation and serving of food, preferably in Ukiah Unified School District.

REQUIREMENT

State of California Food Handler's Certificate and ServSafe certification must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment and subsequently renewed to remain employed in this job classification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Speak, read and understand sufficiently to successfully receive/provide information to/from students, supervisors, co-workers, the public, etc.
• Operate basic Food Services equipment such as kitchen appliances and utensils and computerized cash registers and scanners.
• Sufficient strength/agility to perform a variety of physical tasks in the course of working in a central or site kitchen. Physical tasks include standing for extended periods, lifting boxes (e.g. canned or frozen foods) and food trays weighing up to 40 pounds, stooping and bending.
• Work for moderate periods of time in large, walk-in refrigerators and freezers while wearing properly insulated gear.
• Perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Pay:

$19.74 - $33.39 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury, or a conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, including 'expungement' granted pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. (

Note:

Exclude convictions related to the use of marijuana that are over two years old) Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from any position? Under Senate Bill (SB) 848, effective January 1, 2026, all applicants must provide a comprehensive employment history of every education entity they have been employed at, regardless of the role or duration. This includes all school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. You must list all previous service, including full-time, part-time, and substitute assignments. If you worked at multiple sites within the same district, you only need to provide that information once. Failure to disclose any previous education employment is considered a material omission and may result in the disqualification of your application or dismissal if discovered after hiring. When reporting employment at any educational facility, please provide the name of the school, the contact person with their phone number and email, along with their title. In order for your application to be complete, please answer all questions. If a questions is not applicable to you, please place a 'NA' next to the question I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Food preparation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe Certification (Preferred) Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person