Substitute Cafeteria Assistant I / Food Service Cashier

Substitute Cafeteria Assistant I / Food Service Cashier at Washington Unified School District - W. Sacramento

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Application Deadline

12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/1/2026

Contact

Alex Perez

9163757604 1045

Number of Openings

10

Salary

Single Rate

$19.83 Per Hour

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Length of Work Year

On call as needed

Employment Type

Part Time

About the Employer

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the city's premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.

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WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CAFETERIA ASSISTANT I

SALARY RANGE:

GROUP: FOOD SERVICE

DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09

DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision, prepares or assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of foods in a school food service program and performs cleaning tasks to maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to, preparing or assisting in the preparation of all components of the daily meal, following standardized recipes, menus and procedures, setting up and serving meals or meal components, including beverages, storing or disposing of excess food properly, accepting money, tickets or tokens for foods and beverages served, washing, sanitizing and storing dishes, tableware and kitchen utensils, scrubbing counters, tables and chairs, mopping floors and disposing of waste properly. Other duties will include operating and cleaning kitchen equipment as assigned, storing food and supplies, assisting in taking inventories, assuming the duties of a Cook Manager during absences when assigned, work on a computer, and attending District Food Service meetings and in service workshop. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Modern methods of preparing and serving soups, entrées, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts in large quantities;
• Use and care of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils;
• Proper cleaning and sanitizing methods and principles of kitchen safety;
• Basic arithmetic necessary for recipe conversion to quantities needed for service.

AND

Ability to:

• Prepare and serve a wide variety of foods and work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks;
• Follow written recipes and oral instructions;
• Convert recipes to amount of food production needed;
• Operate kitchen equipment;
• Collect money, make change and assist in preparing deposits;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Operate a computer

AND

Training and experience:

• Any combination of training and experience would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be: One year of experience in food preparation and service, preferably with some experience in collection of cash.
• Possess Serve Safe Certification, if necessary

Physical Abilities:

• Stand for Extended Periods of Time
• Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting at the waist
• Neck flexion and rotation
• Reaching above and below the shoulders
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, and stooping
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of objects from 25-50 lbs
• Ability to handle hot material/temperature extremes
• Hand Coordination to use utensils and equipment
• Hear, speak, write, and read in English
• Perform mathematical calculations from memory or utilizing calculation device

Requirements / Qualifications

Please include full name, email address and phone number for references on application. Potential substitutes will be required to provide the following: Testing with the Food Services Department. Current TB clearance. Live Scan - paid for by applicant. District paid pre-placement physical will be authorized if selected.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please include full name, email address and phone number for references on application. Potential substitutes will be required to provide the following: Testing with the Food Services Department. Current TB clearance. Live Scan - paid for by applicant. District paid pre-placement physical will be authorized if selected.

Comments and Other Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046 A copy of the Washington Unified School District s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

Comments and Other Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046 A copy of the Washington Unified School District s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

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