Child Nutrition Services Assistant

Child Nutrition Services Assistant at Oak Park Unified

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

8/4/2026

Contact

Melissa Curtis

818-735-3220

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$19.98 - $25.01 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

School Year

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under direction of a Nutrition Services Cook/Manager, the Nutrition Services Assistant assists in the preparation and serving of a variety of food items in a scratch-cooking school cafeteria; serves and sells food items at one or more school sites; maintains kitchen equipment and food service areas in an organized, clean and sanitary condition; maintains the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the school kitchen; assists in daily operation of cafeteria; and completes other tasks as required.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Please include with your application the following: Letter of Introduction Current Resume Current Letters of Recommendation

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Requirements / Qualifications

Please include with your application the following: Letter of Introduction Current Resume Current Letters of Recommendation

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Part Time 18.75 Hours per Week Site - BES Education and Experience: Prior experience preparing food in a fast-paced, high volume commercial or institutional kitchen desired. College or specialized coursework in cooking, nutrition, and/or quantity food preparation helpful. Knife skills helpful. Continuing Education: At least 4 hours of annual continuing education/training as required by the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to include, but not limited to: cooking, general nutrition, food safety, food production, NSLP and School Breakfast Program (SBP) meal patterns and Offer vs Serve. Complete a food safety certification program within 30 days of hire. Learn and stay up-to-date with NSLP/SBP and District wellness policies. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Maintain valid California driver license. Maintain District-insurable driving record. Maintain food safety certification. Why Join OPUSD? Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance. You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We're proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day. Equity The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district s community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district s vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.

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Part Time 18.75 Hours per Week Site - BES Education and Experience: Prior experience preparing food in a fast-paced, high volume commercial or institutional kitchen desired. College or specialized coursework in cooking, nutrition, and/or quantity food preparation helpful. Knife skills helpful. Continuing Education: At least 4 hours of annual continuing education/training as required by the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to include, but not limited to: cooking, general nutrition, food safety, food production, NSLP and School Breakfast Program (SBP) meal patterns and Offer vs Serve. Complete a food safety certification program within 30 days of hire. Learn and stay up-to-date with NSLP/SBP and District wellness policies. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Maintain valid California driver license. Maintain District-insurable driving record. Maintain food safety certification. Why Join OPUSD? Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance. You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We're proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day. Equity The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district s community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district s vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.

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