Substitute: Food Service Assistant Eligibility Pool - Central School Support Services Department (2026-27)

Job Title

Hourly, substitute on-call position. Perform support for the following routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; issue, maintain and review records of student meal tickets; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Requirements for Hire

All applicants must:

• Complete application for this position (including 2 references)
• Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Substitute Office or Recruitment team
• To expedite hire processing, candidates may gather the following materials:
• Negative TB test current within past 60 days
• Sealed copies of all college transcripts
• Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport
• Social Security Card (no copies)
• All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check.

Representative Duties

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; cut, mix, wrap or package foods into appropriate serving portions; thaw frozen items, open cans and packages; prepare pans for cooking and heating; wash fruits and vegetables.
• Perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; check off the names of students served meals; collect tickets and money for ala carte items as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out food trays; heat items and serve meals roved portions to students and faculty.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies; assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as food warmer, cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, dishwasher, and ovens as required.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Passage of interview and skills test
• Personality and character suitable to work in schools.
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Ability To

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others

Working Conditions

Environment: Food services environment; heat from ovens and cold from refrigerators and freezers; exposure to sharp knives and slicers.

Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen utensils and equipment; seeing to operate and maintain food service equipment; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; standing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects of 25lbs or less.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.