$20.50 - $21 Per Hour

Required Days: 3 to 5

Required Times: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Most Common Work Schedule: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Fully Available: Monday to Friday (7:00am - 2:00pm)

Hours Per Day: 4 - 6 (5 is typical)

Employment Type: Part-time, non-exempt

Cities: Mission Viejo to San Clemente, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach

Highlights/Requirements:

• Must have food industry experience, such as restaurant, fast food, catering, & chef

• Must have good customer service skills

• A Food Handler's Certificate is a plus

• It would be nice if the candidate could also be an On-Call Instructional Assistant &Campus Supervisor

Central Kitchen Job Duties

• No interaction with K-12 students

• Prepping and cooking food

• Packaging food and placing it onto the delivery vehicles

• Cleaning the kitchen and prepping for the next day, as needed

• Use of industrial ovens, large walk-in refrigerators, and cooking tools

Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year

BENEFITS

Strategic Kids team members earn paid sick and safe leave from day one, are eligible for the CalSavers state retirement savings program, and are covered by State Disability Insurance and workers' compensation. We also offer paid training and new hire orientation, mileage reimbursement for travel between school sites [where applicable], a monthly cell phone reimbursement, and a referral program.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Following a conditional offer of employment, this role requires DOJ Live Scan fingerprint clearance, as required for staff working with students (Strategic Kids covers the cost). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local fair chance ordinances.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Strategic Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and carry supplies, equipment...

• Stand and walk for extended periods while actively supervising students.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to assist students at their level.

• Sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs during activities.

• Move quickly to respond to student needs or emergencies.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• See and hear well enough to supervise students and respond to safety concerns.