Food Service On-Call Substitute
Dixon Montessori Charter School
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Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date Posted: 3/24/2026
Contact: Leticia Mendez
Phone: 707-678-8953
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: $21.60 Per Hour
Length of Work Year: 10 months
Employment Type: Part Time
Job Description
Essential Elements
Dixon Montessori Charter School
Title: Food Service Assistant
Reports to: Chief Business Official / Executive Director
Classified: Non-Exempt
Primary Function:
Under the general supervision of the Chief Business Official / Executive Director or designee, the Food Service Assistant supports the daily operation of the food service program in an efficient and effective manner to meet the nutritional needs of students and staff in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and health requirements. The Food Service Assistant performs food-related duties in a cooperative, sanitary, safe, and nutritious manner. Duties include but are not limited to food preparation, serving, clean-up, stocking, and assisting with basic recordkeeping.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this position but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.
- Assists in the preparation, portioning, and service of meals in accordance with approved menus and meal requirements.
- Follows established sanitation, food safety, and health procedures, including proper food handling and storage.
- Sets up and maintains serving lines, workstations, and kitchen areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Receives and stores food and supplies; checks deliveries for basic accuracy and quality.
- Operates kitchen and point-of-sale equipment safely; serves as cashier as needed.
- Assists with basic recordkeeping such as meal counts, production logs, and daily reports.
- Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, utensils, and service areas, including routine and deep cleaning tasks.
- Stocks food supplies and service items as needed.
- Reports equipment issues or supply needs to the supervisor.
- Supports efforts to reduce food waste and maintain efficient operations.
- Provides courteous and positive customer service to students and staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the food service program.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic food preparation and service methods.
- Food safety and sanitation practices.
- Safe operation of kitchen and food service equipment.
- Basic recordkeeping and point-of-sale procedures.
Ability to:
- Read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
- Prepare and serve food safely and efficiently.
- Follow directions and established procedures.
- Work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Provide good customer service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
Required Experience, Competencies, and Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Food Handler Certificate (ServSafe Food Handler or equivalent) preferred.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
- Valid California Drivers License if required.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.
- See at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.
Requirements
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
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