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• Palm View Elementary School at Coachella Valley Unified School District

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This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/14/2026 Contact Diana Aguilar 7608481083 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $22.23

• $34.

49

Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Classified Salary Schedule:

$22.23

• $34.

49 hourly (Step 30 A-J) Length of Work Year 182 days / 6 hours Employment Type Full Time Location Palm View Elementary School About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper. Job Summary Job Summary Under direction, performs food preparation to include baking, frying, cooking, heating and serving duties to students and staff; maintains and cleans equipment and work area according to established sanitation standards and regulations; and, inspects food items to monitor quality and quantity. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Examples of Duties:

1. Prepares and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff 2. Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff. 3. Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies. 4. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders. 5. Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 6. Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions. 7. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 8. Serve as a Cashier, collect monies and be able to give correct change back. 9. Follow CURFL (California Uniform Retail Food Laws) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control point procedures as directed. 10. Maintain the kitchen, storeroom. and freezers in a neat and organized manner. 11. Assists other staff, and co-workers for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments.

Education:

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Experience:

One (1) year experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

Certificates:

State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire) Requirements /

Qualifications Examples of Duties:

1. Prepares and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff 2. Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff. 3. Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies. 4. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders. 5. Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 6. Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions. 7. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 8. Serve as a Cashier, collect monies and be able to give correct change back. 9. Follow CURFL (California Uniform Retail Food Laws) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control point procedures as directed. 10. Maintain the kitchen, storeroom. and freezers in a neat and organized manner. 11. Assists other staff, and co-workers for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments.

Education:

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Experience:

One (1) year experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

Certificates:

State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire) Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP

(FEDERAL

REGULATION, TITLE IX

) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156 Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP

(FEDERAL

REGULATION, TITLE IX

) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156 Links Related To This Job Coachella Valley Unified

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