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Serving Kitchen Operator at Hayward Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/18/2026 Contact Kristy Colyer-Gingery Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 32.78 - 36.21 Per Hour Length of Work Year School Year Employment Type Full Time, Part Time About the Employer The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset

HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.

We look for applicants who: - Reflect our diverse community - Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference - Empower students furthest from opportunity - Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility - Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination - Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities - Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: SERVING KITCHEN OPERATOR BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; prepare food and beverages for sale. Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations; assure that food is handled properly to avoid contamination or illness. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment.

Perform cashiering duties as assigned; count money and make correct change; prepare and balance cash register; collect, sort, count and mark lunch tickets; conduct meal counts; prepare and make deposits as direct; utilize automated point of service system; maintain related records. Retrieve food items according to established quantity specifications; stock condiments, food items and paper goods; store and rotate supplies in storage areas. Perform daily and periodic inventories as assigned; assist in ordering and receiving food supplies and materials as directed.

Operate standard food service equipment such as ovens, utensils, microwaves and warmers; operate a calculator, money counter and computerized cash register in performing cashier duties. Estimate food and supplies needed for operation; read and interpret records to determine proper food quantity specifications. Set up speed lines and carts for food service.

Communicate with school site staff members, parents, guardians and District personnel and vendors to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Maintain various records related to cash deposits, food orders, meal counts, inventory, meal tickets and assigned duties. Evaluate free and reduced price meal applications for eligibility determination.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to student helpers as assigned. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Practices, procedures and techniques involved in quantity food preparation and serving.

Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Portion control techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting techniques. Mathematic calculations and cashiering skills.

Basic inventory practices and procedures. Oral and written communication skills. Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO: Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Perform cashiering duties as assigned.

Perform inventories and assist in ordering and receiving food supplies and materials as directed. Learn to operate a computer. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Follow health and sanitation requirements. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Maintain various records related to work performed. Read and interpret records to determine proper food quantity specifications. Work cooperatively with others.

Meet schedules and time lines. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with speed and accuracy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: one year experience in quantity food preparation including cashiering duties.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Serv-Safe certificate issued by the Department of Environmental Health. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food service environment. Subject to heat from ovens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. HAZARDS: Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. Requirements / Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: one year experience in quantity food preparation including cashiering duties. Requirements / Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: one year experience in quantity food preparation including cashiering duties.

Comments and Other Information Exams are required for ALL applicants Written Test will be conducted online the week of September 1, 2026 Interviews will be held the week of September 8, 2026 Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be 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.

Positions in the job classification typically work 25-40 hours/week on a school year calendar. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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, 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. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment.

This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: Reflect our diverse community Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference Empower students furthest from opportunity Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. Non-Discrimination Policy Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education.

District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor.

See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544

A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. Americans with Disabilities Act Bullying TITLE IX Suicide Prevention Title V CCR Uniform Complaints Comments and Other Information Exams are required for ALL applicants Written Test will be conducted online the week of September 1, 2026 Interviews will be held the week of September 8, 2026 Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be 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. Positions in the job classification typically work 25-40 hours/week on a school year calendar. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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, 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. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community.

Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is bro...