Senior Lead Food Service Worker (Open Recruitment)

Nutrition Services Lead

This position works Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm / 40 Hours Per Week

Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of Nutrition Services Management, trains, leads, and participates in the work of Lead Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers in preparing, setting up, and serving food to students and staff at all school site kitchens. Monitors, trains, oversees, and participates in maintaining food service areas, facilities, and equipment in a neat, clean, safe, and sanitary manner; responsible for ordering food or supplies, resolving problems, and answering questions regarding the food service program at the site. Maintains cash drawer and makes change; operates computerized point-of-sale equipment; prepares daily cash and sales reports; substitutes at school sites; performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalency. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in a school food services setting in a Lead Capacity. Experience working with computerized point of sale. Work history which indicates an ability to be at work regularly, on time, and perform effectively. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (1) Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. (2) A reliable vehicle available for use in the performance of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this classification. (3) Within the first year of employment, one must obtain a Food Safety Manager Certification from a recognized provider approved by the Department of Health Services. The certificate must be renewed prior to the expiration date.

Comments and Other Information

The selection process will include a written and oral examination: - Written Examination: Week of July 19, 2026 - Oral Examination: Week of July 26, 2026 Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate. Additional details will be provided via email. Dates are subject to change. *Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The WSD Nutrition Services Department is seeking passionate and reliable individuals to support our school cafeteria operations and help provide nutritious meals to students each day. This role is well suited for someone interested in supporting the administrative processes for operating a School Nutrition Program, such as maintaining essential program documentation, communicating and providing support to staff, students, and families, and helping promote and highlight our services. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast paced, team oriented environment, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and understand that their work directly supports our students' health, focus, and success in the classroom.