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Food Service Worker

Santa Barbara County Education Office
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Worker to join our team! This position plays a vital role in delivering healthy, high-quality meals to our preschool students and supporting a positive, caring dining experience every day. As a Food Service Worker, you’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals that fuel learning and growth for our youngest students. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Our ideal candidate

You are a caring person with a basic knowledge of food preparation and safety who enjoys children and is eager to learn from them and staff. You are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with other staff, and communicate well orally and in writing with children and staff.

General description

This individual prepares, serves, and records meals and snacks from a planned menu for those enrolled in preschool programs to ensure the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children. This individual is also responsible for preserving clean areas for food handling and sanitizing food preparation equipment and dishes in accordance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines. This position is funded 100 percent by the CACFP.

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma preferred; food service certification highly desirable

Experience: Any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job

Additional information:
Location: Santa Maria Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Compensation Hiring range: $24.86- $28.70 Hourly (current top step: $32.33 per hour)

Apply online by July 29, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.86 - $28.70 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29

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