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 III

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 09/30/2022 
Part-time (15 – 18.75 hours per week) $18.47 - $22.44 hourly APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 
9.5 months per year TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: TBD

TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: TBD

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: The first pay increase for regular employees 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 Supervisor or designee, assemble, prepare, cook and serve food items for an
assigned work station in a high school or middle school; maintain daily records of items sold and money received.
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 
Some high school 
Two years of experience in quantity food preparation and service

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.