FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Food Service Assistant I

There are currently multiple vacancies tentatively available for the position of Food Service Assistant I. Typical hours for this job range from two (2) hours per day to three and a half (3 ) hours per day, nine and a half (9 ) months per year. Reporting hours will vary in these positions. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.

Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting on Thursday, June 12, 2025 until a sufficient number of applications are received. This position may close at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only. Some positions in this job classification require the incumbent to possess a valid California Driver License for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).

Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of food at the Food Center or secondary school kitchens; assists in serving food at a school cafeteria; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

Graduation from high school or its equivalency is desirable. Experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving is desirable. Possession of a valid, Class C, California driver's license and use of a private automobile may be required and if so, must be maintained during employment.

Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in varying temperatures, in contact with machinery with moving parts, sharp metal objects, and cleaning agents, and in contact with students. Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a chopping or twisting motion, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and use a point-of-sale computer terminal.

The examination may consist of the following: Job Related Written Examination and Structured Interview.

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD. For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.