Nutrition Service Worker I (SUBSTITUTE ONLY)

Salary: $18.14 Hourly
Location : 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood USD District Office, CA
Job Type: Limited Term Assignment
Department: Food Services
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: SEIU-LOCAL 99


Position Details
*** CLOSING DATE: JUNE 3, 2026 BY 4:30 PM ***
*** SUBSTITUTE WORK ONLY ***

The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill SUBSTITUTE vacancies within the District.

JOB OPPORTUNITY : OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM: OCTOBER 9, 2025 - JUNE 3, 2026 BY 4:30 PM
Recruitments that state "Continuous" under the closing date or application deadline are subject to closing at any time. Applications will not be accepted after the continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME.

POSITION DETAILS AND DUTIES :
SUBSTITUTE POSITION ONLY: THREE (3) OR SIX (6) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10) MONTHS PER YEAR.

BASIC FUNCTION :
The job of Nutrition Service Worker I is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at the assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

This Job reports to the Assigned Supervisor

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Initial/Minimum Qualifications


Your application must provide sufficient information that demonstrates your possession of the initial qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information as required or directed within the application will result in the termination of your application. Failure to provide the required information, failure to fill out the application properly according to the application directions provided or the submission of an incomplete application will result in the termination of your application and/or candidacy for position consideration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

Application and Examination Process

STEP 1-APPLICATION:
Complete an online employment application by clicking on the " Apply " button above. Paper applications are not accepted. An applicant CANNOT substitute a resume for an online application or for any sections of the online application.

General Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, View phone number on click.appcast.io.


SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION :
The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, View phone number on click.appcast.io and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, View phone number on click.appcast.io.


SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.
1. Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)

2. Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees-excluding those who are non-represented-may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.

3. Paid Vacation : Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:

Vacation Chart:
1-4 years of service:
12 vacation days (12-month employee);
11 vacation days (11-month employee);
10 vacation days (10-month employee)

5-10 years of service:
18 vacation days (12-month employee);
16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);
15 vacation days (10-month employee)

11+ years of service:
24 vacation days (12-month employee);
22 vacation days (11-month employee);
20 vacation days (10-month employee)

4. Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).


5. Paid Sick Leave : Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
*** Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete. Any misstatements of material facts will subject me to disqualification from further competition or, if hired, immediate termination. I understand that all information provided within this supplemental application is subject to independent verification of its accuracy.

• I have read, understand and agree with this passage.

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INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--WORK EXPERIENCE:
How many years of job-related experience do you have? (All experience is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.).

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more

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***PLEASE NOTE ***
Notifications will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email and spam/ junk inbox for notices. Lynwood USD is not liable for missed communications or any technical or accessibility issues that may impact your email accounts.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

• I have read, understand and agree with this passage.

Required Question