Food Service Worker & Substitutes at La Canada Unified School District
About the Employer
“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
Job Summary
A food service worker’s primary responsibilities are to assist in the preparation and serving of school meals and to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen. Interview candidates may be offered substitute food service worker positions if the vacant permanent position has been filled.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Previous Experience: Experience in food service. Preferred: experience in cashiering. 2. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade, high school equivalency desired. Work Year: 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday with a work calendar of student instructional days plus two additional days (SY + 2), considered to be a total of ten (10) months. Work hours tend to fall mid-morning to early afternoon. This position will be on a summer break after school ends on Thursday, June 5, 2025 and will resume two days before the start of the 2025-26 school year, on Monday, August 11, 2025. The permanent position is considered a 0.4688 FTE position (46.88% of a full-time position). The chosen candidate will be asked to start immediately once clearances from a fingerprinting background check and tuberculosis assessment are confirmed. A six-month probationary period must be passed before a new employee becomes permanent with the District. Salary: Placement on classified salary range 17 is dependent on previous experience as a food service worker. The monthly salary, dependent on experience, is $1,413.80 to $1,804.42, which is commensurate to $17.40 to $20.91 per hour. The monthly salary is disbursed in two paychecks, on the 10th and 25th of the month, September through mid-June. Substitute positions are paid at an hourly rate that is dependent on experience, between $17.40 and $20.91 per hour. Substitutes keep timesheets for all time worked during a calendar month. Payment is issued on the 10th of the following month. Benefits: The permanent position and substitute positions do not meet the eligibility requirements for participation in District-offered benefits.
The items below are welcome but not required for an application to be considered. More information regarding this posting may be viewed by clicking the "View Job Description" button.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (with references, including contact information)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Previous Experience: Experience in food service. Preferred: experience in cashiering. 2. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade, high school equivalency desired. Work Year: 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday with a work calendar of student instructional days plus two additional days (SY + 2), considered to be a total of ten (10) months. Work hours tend to fall mid-morning to early afternoon. This position will be on a summer break after school ends on Thursday, June 5, 2025 and will resume two days before the start of the 2025-26 school year, on Monday, August 11, 2025. The permanent position is considered a 0.4688 FTE position (46.88% of a full-time position). The chosen candidate will be asked to start immediately once clearances from a fingerprinting background check and tuberculosis assessment are confirmed. A six-month probationary period must be passed before a new employee becomes permanent with the District. Salary: Placement on classified salary range 17 is dependent on previous experience as a food service worker. The monthly salary, dependent on experience, is $1,413.80 to $1,804.42, which is commensurate to $17.40 to $20.91 per hour. The monthly salary is disbursed in two paychecks, on the 10th and 25th of the month, September through mid-June. Substitute positions are paid at an hourly rate that is dependent on experience, between $17.40 and $20.91 per hour. Substitutes keep timesheets for all time worked during a calendar month. Payment is issued on the 10th of the following month. Benefits: The permanent position and substitute positions do not meet the eligibility requirements for participation in District-offered benefits.
The items below are welcome but not required for an application to be considered. More information regarding this posting may be viewed by clicking the "View Job Description" button.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (with references, including contact information)
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
1. Applicants may submit a paper application (available by request at 818-952-8072) or an electronic application through the job posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Applications should be submitted to:
Christine Golder, Personnel Technician
La Cañada Unified School District
4490 Cornishon Avenue
La Cañada, CA 91011
2. As applications are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview in person with an interview panel.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
1. Applicants may submit a paper application (available by request at 818-952-8072) or an electronic application through the job posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Applications should be submitted to:
Christine Golder, Personnel Technician
La Cañada Unified School District
4490 Cornishon Avenue
La Cañada, CA 91011
2. As applications are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview in person with an interview panel.
Application Deadline
7/1/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/24/2025
Contact
Christine Golder
818-952-8072
818-952-8072
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
The monthly salary is $1,413.80 to $1,804.42, dependent on experience.
Length of Work Year
School Year, mid-August to early June
Employment Type
Part Time