Substitute Food Service Worker

Substitute Food Service Worker at La Canada Unified School District

Share on X Print Application Deadline: Until Filled Date Posted: 11/20/2026 Contact Christine Golder: 818-952-8072 Number of Openings: 2 Salary: Pay dependent on experience Addl Salary Info The wage range is 17.44 to 22.26 per hour dependent on experience. Length of Work Year School Year: mid-August to early June 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. Substitutes will perform these duties on an on-call as-needed basis when regular employees are absent.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Previous Experience Experience in food service. Preferred experience in cashiering.
2. Education Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade, high school equivalency desired.

Work Year

Substitute assignments are offered on an as-needed basis for 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the regular school year, which is currently August 14, 2025, to June 4, 2026. Work hours tend to be mid-morning to early afternoon.

Salary

Placement on classified salary range 17 is dependent on previous experience as a food service worker. The wage range is 17.44 to 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 for participation in District-offered benefits.

The items below are welcome but not required for an application to be considered. More information regarding this posting may be viewed by clicking the View Job Description button.

Letters of Recommendation Resume with references including contact information

Application Procedure

1. Applicants may submit a paper application available by request at 818-952-8072 or an electronic application through the job posting on EdJoin www.edjoin.org/lcusd.
2. The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information.
3. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required.
4. Applications should be submitted to Christine Golder, Personnel Technician, La Cañada Unified School District, 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada, CA 91011.
5. As applications are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview in person with an interview panel.
6. For more information about this position, click the View Job Description button.

Comments and Other Information

Application Procedure

1. Applicants may submit a paper application available by request at 818-952-8072 or an electronic application through the job posting on EdJoin www.edjoin.org/lcusd.
2. The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information.
3. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required.
4. Applications should be submitted to Christine Golder, Personnel Technician, La Cañada Unified School District, 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada, CA 91011.
5. As applications are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview in person with an interview panel.
6. For more information about this position, click the View Job Description button.

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