Food Service Worker & Substitutes at La Canada Unified School District
Share on X Print Application Deadline: Until Filled Date Posted: 362026 Contact: Christine Golder, 818-952-8072 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: Pay dependent on experience Addl Salary Info: The monthly salary is 1417.34 to 1808.93 per month, which is commensurate to 17.44 to 22.26 per hour.
Length of Work Year: School Year, Aug. 11, 2025 - June 4, 2026 Employment Type: Part Time
About the Employer
Our Success is Intentional La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses.
The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3975 students supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanfords Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social emotional and physical health and resilience.
La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over 2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12.
Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 78 was named a National Forum School to Watch" school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
A food service workers primary responsibilities are to assist in the preparation and serving of school meals and to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen. Interview candidates may be asked about the possibility of subbing in a food service worker position if the vacant position is filled.
Requirements and Qualifications
Qualifications:
Work Year: 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a work calendar of student instructional days plus two additional days (SY 2), considered to be a total of ten (10) months. The first day of work in the 2025-26 school year is August 11, 2025, and the last day of work is June 4, 2026. Work hours tend to fall mid-morning to early afternoon. A six-month probationary period must be passed before a new employee becomes permanent with the District.
Salary: Placement on classified salary range 17 is dependent on previous experience as a food service worker. The monthly salary is disbursed in two paychecks on the 10th and 25th of the month, September through mid-June. For positions at 3.75 hours per day, the wage range is 1417.34 to 1808.93 per month, which is commensurate to 17.44 to 22.26 per hour. Substitute positions are paid at an hourly rate that is dependent on experience, between 17.44 and 22.26 per hour. Substitutes keep timesheets for all time worked during a calendar month. Payment is issued on the 10th of the following month.
Benefits: This position does not meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Districts medical benefits plans.
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