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Food and Nutrition Assistant I


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 23
Posted: 7 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor assist in quantity preparation packaging and serving of foods at an assigned school site; assist in maintaining nutrition centers equipment and utensils in a clean safe and sanitary condition; assist in the set up of serving areas; and perform cashiering and recordkeeping Food and Nutrition Assistant I classification performs basic and routine nutrition service preparation service and cashiering duties at secondary school nutrition centers.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Food Handlers Card issued by an authorized agency within 10 days of QualificationsHigh school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the classification video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the position of Food and Nutrition Assistant I and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.* note that the current and anticipated vacancies for this position are 3 - 3.75 hours per day 9.5 months per year and do not include benefits****Please note Food and Nutrition Assistant I positions are located at High School and Middle School sites ONLY**

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Food Handlers Card issued by an authorized agency within 10 days of QualificationsHigh school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the classification video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the position of Food and Nutrition Assistant I and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.* note that the current and anticipated vacancies for this position are 3 - 3.75 hours per day 9.5 months per year and do not include benefits****Please note Food and Nutrition Assistant I positions are located at High School and Middle School sites ONLY**

Comments and Other Information
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $18.53 - $23.71 per hourAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18.53 per hour (Step 1) - $21.48 per hour (Step 4)Limited Term (Substitute) Hiring Salary Range: $18.53 per hour (Step 1)Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same or equivalent job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).**Please note that the current and anticipated vacancies for this position are between 3 - 3.75 hours per day 9.5 months per year and do not include benefits****Please note Food and Nutrition Assistant I positions are located at High School and Middle School sites ONLY**Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Multiple-choice question test or a technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates.
Comments and Other Information

PUSD Classification Salary Range: $18.53 - $23.71 per hourAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18.53 per hour (Step 1) - $21.48 per hour (Step 4)Limited Term (Substitute) Hiring Salary Range: $18.53 per hour (Step 1)Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same or equivalent job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).**Please note that the current and anticipated vacancies for this position are between 3 - 3.75 hours per day 9.5 months per year and do not include benefits****Please note Food and Nutrition Assistant I positions are located at High School and Middle School sites ONLY**Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Multiple-choice question test or a technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates.

Required Experience:

Junior IC