Salary: $54.21 - $59.84 Hourly
Location : Hayward, CA
Job Type: Annual
Job Number: 27-D61
Department: Child Nutrition Services
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Under the direction of the Director-Child Nutrition or other assigned administrator, plan, coordinate and supervise the child nutrition daily operations of assigned school sites; assist in coordinating part of the activities of the District's Child Nutrition Department; assist in assuring quality and cost control of the Child Nutrition Department; monitor the before and after school snack program; assist in training Child Nutrition employees; train and provide work direction to assigned staff. Monitor compliance with sanitation, safety and record-keeping requirements.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Visit assigned schools on a regular basis to observe the activities of cafeteria staff, student workers and other child nutrition workers to determine needs for improvement and quality of food service standards.
Provide instruction and guidance to assigned staff regarding proper practices of food handling, serving, and storage, in accordance with established standards and procedures; provide continuing guidance to ensure compliance with established policies.
Test and evaluate food products, equipment and recipes and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
Contribute suggestions for improvement in techniques and methods affecting the district's child nutrition operation.
Obtain data pertaining to food quantities; maintain records and prepare periodic reports as needed.
Assist in menu planning and review meal plans to ensure satisfaction of nutritional requirements.
Work with parents of students and school nurse to provide nutritional information and appropriate substitutions for students with special dietary needs.
Maintain inventory records of preparation kitchens; coordinate the ordering of food supplies and the maintenance of equipment at assigned schools; review orders from kitchens; coordinate warehouse deliveries.
Respond to questions from school personnel related to child nutrition operations.
Plan and participate in special school events.that promote a healthy lifestyle and promote the school nutrition program.
Supervise and train child nutrition Service Kitchen Operators and other workers; evaluate performance and develop work schedules of assigned staff; serve as a Serving Kitchen Operator as necessary; assist in training staff on the use of POS system.
Selects and recommends transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions; ensures employee understanding of program policies, procedures and objectives; gives formal and informal grievances.
Ensure maintenance of food services equipment and coordinates repairs at school sites.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and conferences related to assigned activities and duties.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Planning, organizing and scheduling the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
Kitchen safety and sanitation.
Federal and State regulations related to Child Nutrition Programs.
Health Safety and maintenance rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communications skills.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and supervise the transport operation for assigned receiving sites.
Prepare, cook and bake food in large quantities.
Use commercial kitchen equipment safely.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Train employees on point of service software.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Attend meetings and workshops as directed.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor kitchen environment.
Subject to heat from ovens and below zero degree temperatures from walk-in freezers.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts, materials and supplies.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor food quality and quantity.
HAZARDS:
Heat from ovens.
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects.
Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of formal coursework and training in institutional food management and three years food service experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites.
Must possess, within six months of employment, and maintain a State of California approved Food Handlers (i.e. Serve Safe) permit in accordance with section 113716 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Examination InformationIf your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:
Qualifying Exam:
(REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS) October 30, 2026 10:00 a.m.
Oral Exam: Anticipated for the first or second week of November.
Please make arrangements to be available on the date(s) above. There will be no make up exams offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week annually.
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or concerning this job posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.
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Do you have a valid California driver's license? (Required for this Position)
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If you answered "yes" to the above, please attach verification to your application prior to submission of this application.
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I understand if selected for this position, I must possess, within six months of employment, and maintain a State of California approved Food Handlers (i.e. Serve Safe) permit in accordance with section 113716 of the California Health and Safety Code.
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