Food Production Specialist

Live Oak School District

Santa Cruz, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24.31–$28.20 Per Hour
SKILLS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Child and Youth Services, Cook Dishes, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Food Services, Leadership, Multilingual, Nutrition, People Management, Primary School, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Standards Development, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Santa Cruz, CA
POSTED
22 days ago

Food Production Specialist at Live Oak Elementary School District

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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.

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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.

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