Location: Newport Beach and Costa Mesa
Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule:
We're hiring Food Service Workers to support daily meal service for K–12 students at public schools across Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. You’ll assist with food preparation, service, and facility upkeep while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized cafeteria environment. This position requires strong customer service skills, flexibility, and teamwork to adapt to the needs of each school site.
Work as a team to prepare, set up, and serve meals to students and staff
Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas
Operate cash registers and process transactions accurately
Food service or food industry experience (Cooking/Food Prep)
Patient, reliable, and great with people
Driver’s license + reliable transportation (within 15 miles of Newport Beach or Costa Mesa)
Able to pass fingerprinting (we cover the cost)
Must be 18 years or older
Experience working or volunteering with children (e.g., babysitting, summer camps, church, etc.)
Bilingual communication skills
Benefits
Sick and Safe Leave: You will accrue one hour for every 30 hours worked
CalSavers: State-sponsored 401(k) plan
State Disability Insurance
Workers' Compensation: Through State Fund
Cell Phone Reimbursement: $5 per month
New Hire Orientation: You will be paid to attend New Hire Orientation prior to working at your assigned location(s)
Meaningful work: Knowledge that what you’re doing is making a real impact!
Opportunities for growth: within youth and education programs, plus hands-on experience for future educators and child development professionals