Food Services Field Support Specialist - San Diego Unified School District : Job Details

Food Services Field Support Specialist

San Diego Unified School District

Job Location : San Diego,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T00:42:49Z

Job Description :

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Food Services Field Support Specialist.

This Promotional Opportunity is open only to current classified monthly-salaried employees (not hourly) of the San Diego Unified School District.

OVERVIEW :

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Food Services Field Support Specialist will prepare specifications for equipment supplies and paper goods and defines procurement requirements; coordinate repair and maintenance of cafeteria equipment and facilities; monitor equipment safety and sanitation; develop and coordinate program publicity materials and reports; conduct assigned special projects.

To view the detailed position descriptionfor Food Services Field Support specialist click here.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS :

  • This Promotional Opportunity is open only to current classified monthly-salaried employees (not hourly) of the San Diego Unified School District.
  • Working Location : Food and Nutrition Services Department .6735 Gifford Way San Diego CA 92111 (Area C).
  • The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to theDistrict Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment.
  • Work Schedule : 12months per year / 40hours per week.
  • Salary : This position is paid on theOTBSSalary Schedule. Grade 48. To view the Salary Schedule CLICK HERE
  • Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
  • This job posting requires you to address position-specific questions and / or professional experience in a Cover Letter you must include this information in the Cover Letter section of this application. Failure to do so will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.

TRANSFER REQUESTS :

If you are currently working in this jobtitleas a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead complete a Transfer Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training experience and / or education equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business institution management school food service management dietetics or a related field and one year of recent experience in quantity food production and service management.

NOTE : Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements :

Individuals employed in this job class must be able to qualify for a Food Handler Training Certificate / card or a Food Service Manager Training Certificate as appropriate for the job class by successfully completing the specified food service sanitation training course.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

  • Online employment application
  • A completed online employment application must be submitted / received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
  • Paper applications are not accepted.
  • Answer all application questions
  • Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process
  • Cover Letter
  • To be considered for this position you must respond to the following positionspecific questions in the Cover Letter section of the application. Failure to do so will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.
  • QUESTION 1 : Please describe your experience developing preparing and maintaining supply specifications on a cost / quality basis and determining procurement requirements in an institutional food management setting.
  • QUESTION 2 : Please describe your experience maintaining on-going assessments of equipment facilities safety and sanitation in an institutional food management setting.
  • QUESTION 3 : Please describe your experience evaluating operational hazards and facilitating corrective actions in an institutional food management setting.
  • DO NOT upload your answers as a Cover Letter attachment. Instead answer the questions in the Cover Letter section of the application.
  • Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
  • Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
  • Attach Verfication of Education. Education training or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include :
  • Copy of a degree or official transcript
  • Copyof Licenses and / or Certifications
  • Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation .
  • Additional Documents (Optional)
  • A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the work history education sections or theadditional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering See Resume or See Application may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Additional documents if any may be attached to the online employment application.

    • Examination Process

    The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicants education work history and responses to theapplication questions. Onlyapplicantswhose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified andadvance in the process. Somepositions requireapplicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following : amultiple-choice oral written or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE : Most exams areconducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop / laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

    If you have questions about your application please email .

    The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.

    San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics : age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

    For more information about equity in employment contact :

    Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico : / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward : / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall :

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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