What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT III position at Rowland Unified?
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT III at Rowland Unified
Application Deadline
5/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
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Salary
$18.80 - $22.90 Per Hour
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About the Employer
At Rowland, we believe all employees regardless of title have an important role to play in the preparation of our students. We have developed a comprehensive, broad-based instructional program which challenges students at every grade level and provides support to ensure students reach their highest potential. We believe students must be thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators in order to succeed in whatever their future endeavors may be. It is our collective responsibility to prepare students to be prepared for and have a multitude of options beyond a high school diploma. We understand that we are part of a larger society and welcome parents and community members into our schools. We consider our youth to be the most valuable asset of our community.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of assigned supervisor serves as a lead worker and assists in the preparation of a variety of food at a high school kitchen which offers school meal programs including breakfast and lunch, as a lead worker with responsibilities over an area of food service production at the central kitchen, or as an employee that independently operates a small serving kitchen; serves and sells lunch and a la carte items; conducts inventory; completes a variety of records, forms and logs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws; requisitions food and supplies; cleans equipment and utensils, and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
Requirements / Qualifications
FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted online EXTENDED only until Friday, May 22, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. *Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only* POSITION: There is currently one (1) immediate vacancy in this position, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, ten (10) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 5 AM - 1:30 PM. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies arising from upcoming retirements, hire substitutes, and future vacancies for the next six (6) months. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION. EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience in large quantity food preparation and service in a central kitchen, restaurant, or large institutional setting is required. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application: Proof of education - (At minimum - HS diploma or equivalent or a copy of the highest completed degree - GED, AA, BA, MA) You may upload your documents to your application (preferred) or email them to amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org. Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent. PLEASE NOTE: If you need assistance with your application, please contact Amanda Arias at amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org or call 626-854-8577.
LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and use of a private automobile are required and must be maintained during employment. A valid and current Food Safety Manager Certificate approved by the State of California is required and shall be obtained during the initial probationary period, and must be maintained during employment. USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of the Child Nutrition Programs and food safety. A listing of Accredited Organizations can be found at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) website at: www.ansi.org
Requirements / Qualifications
FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted online EXTENDED only until Friday, May 22, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. *Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only* POSITION: There is currently one (1) immediate vacancy in this position, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, ten (10) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 5 AM - 1:30 PM. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies arising from upcoming retirements, hire substitutes, and future vacancies for the next six (6) months. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION. EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience in large quantity food preparation and service in a central kitchen, restaurant, or large institutional setting is required. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application: Proof of education - (At minimum - HS diploma or equivalent or a copy of the highest completed degree - GED, AA, BA, MA) You may upload your documents to your application (preferred) or email them to amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org. Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent. PLEASE NOTE: If you need assistance with your application, please contact Amanda Arias at amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org or call 626-854-8577.
LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and use of a private automobile are required and must be maintained during employment. A valid and current Food Safety Manager Certificate approved by the State of California is required and shall be obtained during the initial probationary period, and must be maintained during employment. USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of the Child Nutrition Programs and food safety. A listing of Accredited Organizations can be found at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) website at: www.ansi.org
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