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#26-27-17 Lead Cafeteria Helper *In-District Only

Antelope Valley Union High School District ( AVUHSD )
Lancaster, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

#26-27-17 Lead Cafeteria Helper *In-District Only* at Antelope Valley Union High School District ( AVUHSD )

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Application Deadline

8/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/31/2026
Contact
Edith Nava
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$18.93 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
216 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? Antelope Valley Union High School Union District is the place for you! AVUHSD is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. AVUHSD places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being.

Requirements / Qualifications

DEFINITION: Under supervision, participates in and oversees the preparation of meals and food handling per Federal and State guidelines for cafeterias and/or all service points. Acts as the lead classified employee in the cafeteria. Will give direction and answer questions for Cafeteria Helpers in order to maintain safe food handling and safe storage and preparation, following all Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Two years of experience in school or commercial food preparation; serving of food and kitchen maintenance. Education: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; Certified Food Handlers Certificate required; and desirable to have four (4) or more college semester units in school food service preparation or management. Knowledge of: Proper methods of HACCP, SOP, and the Process Approach for safe food handling in preparing and cooking food. Sanitation principles applicable to food serving, and kitchen maintenance. Knowledge of HHFKA to properly plan and prepare correct food types and quantities for the NSL and SBP for reimbursable meals. Ability to: Follow directions, learn quickly, get along with fellow workers and students, work with an awareness and consciousness of safe working practice in performance of duties, ability to be on feet all of the time at work. Ability to keep accurate records; ability to perform work efficiently during rush conditions. Prepare daily cash sales record, time and temperature logs, and meal count report. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Requirements / Qualifications

DEFINITION: Under supervision, participates in and oversees the preparation of meals and food handling per Federal and State guidelines for cafeterias and/or all service points. Acts as the lead classified employee in the cafeteria. Will give direction and answer questions for Cafeteria Helpers in order to maintain safe food handling and safe storage and preparation, following all Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Two years of experience in school or commercial food preparation; serving of food and kitchen maintenance. Education: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; Certified Food Handlers Certificate required; and desirable to have four (4) or more college semester units in school food service preparation or management. Knowledge of: Proper methods of HACCP, SOP, and the Process Approach for safe food handling in preparing and cooking food. Sanitation principles applicable to food serving, and kitchen maintenance. Knowledge of HHFKA to properly plan and prepare correct food types and quantities for the NSL and SBP for reimbursable meals. Ability to: Follow directions, learn quickly, get along with fellow workers and students, work with an awareness and consciousness of safe working practice in performance of duties, ability to be on feet all of the time at work. Ability to keep accurate records; ability to perform work efficiently during rush conditions. Prepare daily cash sales record, time and temperature logs, and meal count report. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Comments and Other Information

All qualified IN DISTRICT individuals interested in this position may apply online OR print and complete the application available at www.avdistrict.org. A complete chronological resume and at least one letter of recommendation (professional preferred) must be included with either the online or paper application. To submit a printed application, forward via email (enava@avhsd.org) or fax (661-952-5466) no later than the closing date listed in this announcement. You are strongly encouraged to also attach copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas demonstrating relevant training and education. Incomplete or late packets will not be considered. Be advised that any falsification and/or omission of information may be sufficient cause for immediate termination.

Comments and Other Information


All qualified IN DISTRICT individuals interested in this position may apply online OR print and complete the application available at www.avdistrict.org. A complete chronological resume and at least one letter of recommendation (professional preferred) must be included with either the online or paper application. To submit a printed application, forward via email (enava@avhsd.org) or fax (661-952-5466) no later than the closing date listed in this announcement. You are strongly encouraged to also attach copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas demonstrating relevant training and education. Incomplete or late packets will not be considered. Be advised that any falsification and/or omission of information may be sufficient cause for immediate termination.
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