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About the Employer
The Aromas-San Juan Unified School District (ASJUSD) is located in northern San Benito County, serving the communities of San Juan Bautista and Aromas. We are just 30 minutes north of Monterey, south of Santa Cruz, and within reach of the greater San Jose area-offering a unique blend of small-community connection and regional opportunity.
ASJUSD is the only unified TK-12 school district in San Benito County, providing a coherent, innovative learning experience across academic and enrichment programs. Our TK-8 schools are multi-age learning communities that honor child development, foster collaboration, and support strong academic and social outcomes for students.
As a small and agile district, we are inclusive, responsive, and deeply committed to continuous improvement. Students are active partners in their learning, developing voice, agency, and the skills needed to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve real-world problems.
We work in close partnership with families and the community to celebrate our diverse cultures and languages. Through multilingual learning, service learning, and experiential education, students build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while learning to contribute meaningfully to their world.
We invite innovative educators to join us as we strive for excellence, transparency, and measurable student success on our journey toward becoming a District of Distinction.
Job Summary
This is a substitute, on call position. You would be contacted to fill a vacancy at our of our schools to cover for an absent employee. Tasks include: prepare and serve foods in a school cafeteria or other assigned area, clean kitchen equipment and utensils, and do other work as required. All members of our staff are part of our learning community and, as such, share responsibility for the education and well-being of our students.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision of the Food Services Manager, to prepare and serve foods in a school cafeteria or other assigned area, clean kitchen equipment and utensils, and do other work as required. All members of our staff are part of our learning community and, as such, share responsibility for the education and well-being of our students.
SUPERVISOR: Food Services Manager or Principal, as appropriate
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Prepares vegetables, fruits, and other foods for cooking.
2. Prepares salads, desserts, sandwiches, coffee, and other beverages.
3. Sets up foods for serving and serves.
4. Stores unused food.
5. Washes dishes and utensils.
6. Cleans work and cafeteria areas and disposes of refuse.
7. Performs more highly skilled cooking under supervision.
8. Cashiers as needed.
9. Stores supplies and assists in supply inventory.
10. Performs other related duties, as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of:
• Methods of preparing food, including salads, sandwiches, and simple desserts.
• Basic kitchen machines and utensils.
• Basic mathematics.
Ability to:
• Work effectively during rush conditions.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Practice health and sanitation procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and community.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of successful experience, paid or unpaid, in large group food preparation and cafeteria/kitchen maintenance, which enables the employee to have the knowledge and abilities listed above, is preferred.
EDUCATION:
Completion of the eighth grade (or equivalent). High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
MEDICAL CATEGORY II
Moderate Physical Effort
1. Requires moderate physical effort and exertion associated with the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or climb.
2. Requires lifting 50 lbs. maximum or carrying any object weighing up to 25 lbs.
Requirements / Qualifications

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Comments and Other Information
Applicants should have experience with Food Handling and Sanitation Procedures. Aromas-San Juan USD is a small rural school district located in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Aromas/San Juan Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code. The Human Resources Department of the Aromas/San Juan Unified School District will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (813) 623-4500.