Position Type:
Classified Substitute/Classified Substitute
Date Posted:
8/13/2026
Location:
All sites
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
08/26/2026
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NUTRITION MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Knowledge of laws, regulations and requirements pertaining to public school nutrition service programs; college course work in food-related area desirable
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Knowledge and ability to perform, teach and supervise quantity food service preparation including: computations required by prescribed menus, work simplification methods, first aid, safety and sanitation procedures, and proper use and maintenance of nutrition service equipment
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Training in nutrition service program requirements, preparations of work schedules, recipe adjustment, safety and sanitation standards, and worker dress and personal hygiene standards; Serve-Safe certification required within one year of employment in position
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Ability to work effectively with staff, students and public
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Ability to maintain records and prepare reports, including use of computerized programs for ordering, meal counts and other required reports
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Ability to follow oral and written directions
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Valid driver's license and personal automobile for use on district business
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Must pass required tests
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned
JOB GOAL: To serve attractive and nutritious meals in atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, warmth and professional service consistent with District nutritional and education goals
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Organizes, supervises, and coordinates activities and operations of school cafeteria; evaluates site programs and makes recommendations to appropriate staff
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Supervises preparation, sale, serving and storage of food in accordance with established guidelines
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Orders, receives and stores food, equipment and supplies
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Trains and supervises site nutrition service staff
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Controls and manages food and labor costs; computes and estimates proper food quantities, supplies and other resources needed for efficient nutrition service operations
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Maintains sanitary and orderly preparation, serving and storage areas
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Maintains effective working relationships with staff, students and community; serves as resource in coordinating nutrition service program with curriculum and school functions
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Maintains records and prepares reports including, but not limited to, inventories, applications, menus, meal counts, sales, labor hours, payroll records and menu production records
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Performs food preparation, clean-up and other duties required for nutrition service workers
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Attends meetings and training as required by District
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Performs other related duties as assigned
SALARY: $24.49
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Resume
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Complete contact information for three (3) professional references
(One reference must be current/recent supervisor)
Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
AB2534 and SB848
Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at [email protected], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.