LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION An Equal

10293 Bloomfield Street  Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Opportunity
Phone: (562) 799-4700  Fax: (562) 799-4712 Employer

www.losal.org

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT – COOK

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 10/20/2022 
25 hours per week; 9.5 months per year $20.02 - $24.31 hourly APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/08/2022 
Vacancy at Los Alamitos High School TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 11/15/2022 
Schedule is 7:30am – 1:00pm M – F TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: 11/29/2022

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order
will be generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.

POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: For permanent employees, the first pay increase occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary
period. The second pay increase occurs after 1 year. Pay increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Food Service Production Supervisor assemble, prepare, cook, package and serve food items for the
Central Kitchen transport operation and the elementary school; maintain daily records of items sold and money received;
temporarily fill the position in the absence of the Food Services Production Supervisor. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified
School District’s mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work
closely with a wide range of stakeholders. 
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience 

High School Diploma 
Three years of experience in quantity food production, preparation and service 
Must possess a valid Manager ServSafe Certificate required by the local Health Department

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application: Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application at www.losal.org under the Job Opportunities
link. Applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date.
NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience. Through the link listed above, you will be able to attach a supplemental
resume or other supporting documents. Be sure to attach proof of required coursework and certifications.
Veterans: please attach discharge form for additional credit.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:
A - Written Exam (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured Oral Interview (70% of Total Score)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment

is not assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the
examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher

passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit
system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human

Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, 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/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.