Food Service Assistant at Culver City Unified
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Application Deadline
6/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/22/2026
Contact
Catherine Cummings
310 842-4220 7503
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$17.99 - $21.91 Per Hour
Add''l Salary Info
Placement at first or second step based on experience and training. Advancement to next step upon successful completion of probationary period and annually thereafter, until maximum is reached.
Length of Work Year
School Year (10 months) 2.5 - 3.5 hrs/ day
Employment Type
Part Time
Test Date
Testing information will be sent in a separate email after the application has been submitted.
Hours of Assignment
Various shifts available (2.5 hrs per day - 3.75 hours per day) Monday - Friday. Shifts are on a fixed schedule.
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A''s: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
The Food Service Assistant classification performs basic and routine food service activities at an assigned site. The Senior Food Service Assistant classification performs more complex food service production and preparation; and may be assigned to lead food service personnel, training and providing work direction to staff at a food service location.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience:
Equivalent to the graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed on this announcement.
Knowledge of:
Basic kitchen utensils and equipment; sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; proper lifting techniques; basic math and cashiering skills; basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Ability to:
Follow health and sanitation requirements; wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; maintain food service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition; understand and follow oral and written directions; operate a cash register or point of sale computer and make change accurately.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Indoor kitchen environment; subject to heat from ovens.
Physical demands:
Standing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects; carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.
Hazards:
Heat from ovens; exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects; working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects; exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
Requirements / Qualifications
Various shifts available (2.5 hrs per day - 3.75 hours per day) Monday - Friday. Shifts are on a fixed schedule. This is a school-year position. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed on this announcement. (Please review the job description). EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a Food Service written skills test in order to proceed to the next phase of the interview process. This test will take approximately 2 hours. ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Requirements / Qualifications
Various shifts available (2.5 hrs per day - 3.75 hours per day) Monday - Friday. Shifts are on a fixed schedule. This is a school-year position. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed on this announcement. (Please review the job description). EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a Food Service written skills test in order to proceed to the next phase of the interview process. This test will take approximately 2 hours. ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment. The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment. The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
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