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Food Service Assistant I, Substitute Pool - Food Services Department - HP26-121568

Grossmont Union High School District
El Cajon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026 CLOSED ON 1/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Assistant I, Substitute Pool - Food Services Department - HP26-121568 position at Grossmont Union High School District?

The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students, and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers, and successful contributors of the community. The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying against and individual or group based on the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 4030).

JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I Purpose Statement: The job of Food Service Assistant I is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. Incumbents in this classification provide students and staff with clean and sanitary facilities which directly support learning. This job reports to Director, Food Services Essential Functions • Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, displaying, filling racks, etc.) for the purpose of making them available to students and staff. • Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. • Collects payments for food items (e.g. cash, free/reduced meal offset, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of items selected. • Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements. • Loads carts for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are available for delivery to other sites. • Oversees student workers for the purpose of providing guidance in their job functions. • Prepares daily item counts and associated reports for the purpose of providing documentation for items served. • Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements. • Reconciles cash transactions and item counts for the purpose of balancing financial and daily inventory accounts. • Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals. • Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. • Stocks food, condiments and supplies (e.g. checks for expiration dates, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items. • Transports food items, supplies and/or equipment to various satellite school cafeterias and other off-campus locations for the purpose of delivering requested items to designated sites in a timely manner. Other Functions • Assists in preparing food items (e.g. main dishes, salads, fruits, sandwiches, cookies, cakes, bread, rolls, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements. • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in quantity food preparation; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: health standards and hazards; quantity cooking; handling cash; and safety practices and procedures. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; communicating with diverse groups; and working with children. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 50% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions. Experience Job related experience is desired. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Required Testing As required for position Certificates & Licenses Food Handler's Certificate Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; TB Clearance FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 11/10/2005 Unit II 27

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Job related experience is desired. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Food Handler's Certificate within 20 days of hire.

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