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FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT (Full Medical Benefits)

Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT (Full Medical Benefits) at Pajaro Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

5/7/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/23/2026
Contact
Karina Rangel
8317862100
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$16.56 - $21.14 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
6-7 Hours/183 DAYS
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is accepting applications for Food & Nutrition Services Assistant at various sites. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site or at the District central kitchen; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must take and pass the Food Safety Certificate exam by the end of the probation period. Valid CA Driver’s License

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes and letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is accepting applications for Food & Nutrition Services Assistant at various sites. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site or at the District central kitchen; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must take and pass the Food Safety Certificate exam by the end of the probation period. Valid CA Driver’s License

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes and letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Comments and Other Information

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits—SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule.

Comments and Other Information


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits—SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule.
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