CAFETERIA LEAD WORKER I

Cafeteria Lead Worker I

Employer: Rowland Unified School District

Salary: $19.25 - $23.46 Hourly

Location: Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA

Job Type: Regular Part-time

Job Number: D-25/26-58

Department: Personnel / Default

Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Hours for this position are usually BREAKFAST: 7:00 - 8:30 am (1.50 hours) / LUNCH: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm (4.50 hours) = Total 6 hours. FILING: Applications for this position will be accepted online only on a continuous basis until enough applications are received. * APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*

Summary of duties: Serves as lead worker and participates in the operation of a serving kitchen that participates in school meal programs; assists in the preparation and serving of a variety of food; conducts inventory; maintains a variety of records and reports; requisitions food and supplies; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

Distinguishing characteristics within the job family: The primary duties of incumbents in this class are to assist in the preparation and serving of food and to serve in a lead worker capacity providing assistance and direction to student workers and Food Service Assistants. Incumbents are expected to work independently and receive minimal supervision. While they follow established procedures, they exercise judgment on a regular basis such as in delegating work, requisitioning food and supplies, and providing input into the employee evaluation process for Food Service Assistants. Incumbents carefully plan and organize their work in order to ensure maximum efficiency, estimate the number of meals needed each day and maintain a variety of reports and records. Errors in this class can create poor public relations if good service is not provided to students and parents.

Employment requirements: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalency is required. Experience: Two years of experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving is required. License/certification/training requirements: A valid and current Food Safety Manager Certificate, approved by the state of California is required and shall be obtained during the initial probationary period, and must be maintained during employment. A valid, Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and if so, must be maintained during employment. USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of Child Nutrition Programs and food safety.

Work environment: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a school kitchen or cafeteria environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and short deadlines, in varying temperatures including extreme heat from ovens and steamers and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers, in contact with hot food items, with heavy machinery and sharp objects such as knives and slicers, with exposure to chemical agents and fumes from cleaning agents, use a computer, point of sale system and telephone, and may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work.

Physical requirements: Employees in this classification lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance; stand and walk for extended periods of time; sit, stoop, bend at the waist; use fingers, wrists and/or hands repetitively in a slicing or twisting motion or while applying pressure; use both hands simultaneously; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment; carry, push or pull food trays for pans, carts, materials and supplies; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; speak clearly; hear normal conversation; and see small details.

Examination: Open/promotional with dual certification. The examination may consist of the following: Structured Interview and Performance Test.

Supplemental information: Locations to Obtain a Certificate (click here to find locations) Any of the locations listed on the site above would be acceptable. Course name: Food Protection Manager Certification Program. Frequently Asked Questions: (Download PDF reader) Proof of education: If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.