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Food Production Specialist

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Santa Cruz, CA (In Person)

$54,610 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Food Production Specialist at Live Oak Elementary School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/12/2026 Contact Anisa Muniz Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $24.31 - $28.20 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Masters degree stipend $1,000. Bilingual Stipend if passes district level bilingual test. $15,000 Employer contribution towards Health & Welfare Benefits. Length of Work Year 11 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to Live Oak School District! Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive. We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment. The Live Oak School District was established in 1872 and currently serves approximately 1,700 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, one K-8 independent charter school, and one alternative school. The student population is 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Other, 30% English learner, and 60% Socioeconomically disadvantaged. Job Summary Job Summary Under general direction, lead the Central Kitchen team in creating, prepping, cooking, baking, and preparing food items distributed by the Central Kitchen and other food facilities; maintaining food service equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Receive direct to general supervision from the Director of Child Nutrition Services or his/her designee within a well-defined framework of standard policies and procedures; perform routine functions of food service operations as required. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Copy of Associate's degree in Food Management or related field. Verification of 3 years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, or 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Copy of Associate's degree in Food Management or related field. Verification of 3 years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, or 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff.
Comments and Other Information Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate's degree in Food Management or other related field and three (3) years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff; OR Five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff. Experience working with a culturally diverse population required. Bachelor Degree preferred. Spanish bilingualism is highly preferred. To receive the Bilingual Stipend (Spanish), you must take and pass the District Bilingual Test.
Comments and Other Information Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate's degree in Food Management or other related field and three (3) years of experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff; OR Five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance, including experience leading or supervising staff. Experience working with a culturally diverse population required. Bachelor Degree preferred. Spanish bilingualism is highly preferred. To receive the Bilingual Stipend (Spanish), you must take and pass the District Bilingual Test. Links Related To This Job Learn About Our Community Visit the South Bay Recruitment Center View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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