Food Service Assistant I

SALARY ISSUE DATE: 12/04/2025 
Part-time (18.75 hours per week) $19.78 - $24.01 hourly APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/17/2025 
9.5 months per year TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: TBD

Los Alamitos Elementary TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: TBD

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank
order will be generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.

POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: The first pay increase for regular employees occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary
period. The second pay increase occurs after 1 year. Pay increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor or designee, assists in quantity food preparation at an assigned
site. Performs routine duties to serve meals and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, work and serving areas. 
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate of Completion and some experience
prepping and serving quantity food. 

A valid Food Handler’s Certificate is preferred.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application: 
Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application at www.losal.org under the Job Opportunities link.
Applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date.

NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience. Through the link listed above, you will be able to attach a
supplemental resume or other supporting documents. Be sure to attach proof of required coursework and certifications.
Veterans: please attach discharge form for additional credit.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:
A - Written Exam (30% of Total Score)
B- Structured Oral Interview (70% of Total Score)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment is not
assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order
to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be
required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos
USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex,

sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such
characteristics; or association with a person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.