| Location | Torrance, CA |
| Salary | $19.22–$23.37 Per Hour |
Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I
Salary
$19.22 - $23.37 Hourly
Location
2335 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
27-N-OPI (2627)
Department
Nutrition Services
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
9/8/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Selection Procedure
FILING DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 4:30 PM
District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
This is a PROMOTIONAL ONLY recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill a vacancy and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Promotional examinations shall be restricted to probationary and permanent employees of the District who meet the qualifications of the class.
The current vacancy is part-time, 32.5 hours per week, 10 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of September 14-25, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.
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Basic Function
Under the direction of a Manager-Nutrition Services, operate a food service satellite at an assigned school facility; complete final preparation of foods received from the central kitchen; maintain satellite facility and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner, train and provide work direction to staff at an assigned food service location, and prepare records and reports as directed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Nutrition Services Satellite Operator II plans menus based on guidelines received from the Nutrition Services office; orders food and supplies needed in order to prepare a wide variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch and snack. Incumbents are required to exercise independent judgment and be able to forecast items needed in order to prepare menus that maintain or increase participation.
Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I order and prepare items for breakfast and lunch; menu and forecasting is planned by District Nutrition Services Office.
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Education & Experience
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above including one year of increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation and service.
Licenses and Other Requirements
The possession of a "Food Safety Certification" issued by an approved organization must be obtained within five months of employment. Some positions may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Torrance Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Torrance Unified will provide you with one upon notice.
Torrance Unified School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For more information visit the following link: click here
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The following questions have been designed to allow you the opportunity to provide a more detailed description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, background, training and experience as related to the position you are applying for. Please provide detailed responses for each question. Where applicable, responses must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s) where you performed the function. Be aware that you are competing in the first phase of the examination process. It is your responsibility to ensure that all information you deem important to your candidacy is included. A resume or referral to a resume in lieu of a response is not acceptable. This supplemental application must be typed or legibly printed. Applicants that submit an illegible or incomplete application will be disqualified from consideration. By entering your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental form are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal.
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This is a PROMOTIONAL ONLY recruitment. Promotional examinations shall be restricted to probationary and permanent employees of the District and former employees on a valid reemployment list who meet the qualifications of the class. Are you a current probationary or permanent employee of the Torrance Unified School District?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the classification(s) held and date(s) of employment. If you answered "No" to the above question, please write N/A.
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This position requires one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation and service. How many year(s) of experience in quantity food preparation and service do you possess?
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REFERENCES: Prior to employment by the Torrance Unified School District current and former employers may be requested to give information concerning your work records. By typing your name below you certify you understand you must list two professional references.
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Employer Torrance Unified School District
Address 2335 Plaza del Amo
Torrance, California, 90509
Phone (310) 972-6340