Child Nutrition Assistant I

Salary: $18.77 - $22.56 Hourly
Location : Conejo Valley Unified School District - Thousand Oaks, CA
Job Type: School Term - varies by school site
Job Number: 26-180-1
Division: Business Services
Department: Child Nutrition
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Salary Schedule Range: 25


RECRUITMENT DETAILS

STARTING RATE $18.77
POSITION HRS ARE 3.5hrs/day - School Term (late August to mid June)
UP TO 14 PAID HOLIDAYS/YEAR
UP TO 10 PAID VACATION DAYS/YEAR
THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

General Fitness Exam
The General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.
Applicants must receive a passing score on the General Fitness examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.


BASIC POSITION FUNCTION
Under supervision, to prepare and serve foods in a cafeteria, serving kitchen, or central food production center; to maintain child nutrition facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES


Prepares vegetables, fruits, and other foods for cooking; prepares salads, desserts, sandwiches, and beverages;

May assist in the preparation of main dishes for cooking or in baking pastries and breads;

Sets up for serving and serves a wide variety of lunches and snacks to students, faculty members, and other persons;

Collects monies and makes change for the sale of school lunches, snacks, and other food stuffs;

Cleans and stores dishes, utensils, cafeteria equipment and food supplies;

Cleans work areas and disposes of refuse;

Assists with packing and loading of food for transport from a central food distribution facility to serving kitchen;

Prepares change boxes prior to the selling of food; records inventory and order data.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS


Experience:
None required.

Education:
Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Knowledge of:

Methods of preparing sandwiches, salads, desserts, and related food items;

Sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance;

Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.

Ability to:

Learn to operate machines found in school cafeterias and food production areas;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Count money and make change;

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work;

Perform some heavy manual labor.


Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.
BENEFITS

MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE: Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

DENTAL INSURANCE : Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.


VISION CARE INSURANCE : Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS : Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

LIFE INSURANCE : Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance.

VACATION : Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service.

SICK LEAVE : One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

RETIREMENT : Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit website.


Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer.


SALARY STEP MOVEMENT : First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year.

LONGEVITY COMPENSATION : Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1/2% salary increase.

REPRESENTATION: Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.
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Please list any Food Service experience below. In your response, indicate where and when you gained this experience.
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