Head Cook

About the Employer

The Guadalupe Union School District (K-8) is located on the beautiful California Central Coast, approximately 70 miles north of Santa Barbara and 32 miles south of San Luis Obispo. The city which is situated in the northwest section of Santa Barbara County has a population of approximately 7,000 residents.

Guadalupe is located in the rural agricultural section of the greater Santa Maria Valley. Agriculture is the biggest industry in and around the city. Our district serves families of Guadalupe as well as families from neighboring areas.

Many of our students come from migrant families. Enrollment in August 2020 was 1,271 students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The student population is 96.37% Hispanic, 2.04% White, .30% Black, .30% Filipino, .23% Asian and .53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and .23% Other. The District's certificated staff includes 36 teachers at Mary Buren Elementary School (K-4 Self-Contained) and 27 teachers at Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School (5th

• 6th Self- Contained) (7th

• 8th Departmentalized). A Vice Principal, K - 4 Intervention Teacher, and 5

• 8 Intervention Teachers support students, staff, and administration. DISTRICT PROGRAMS In addition to being a 1:1 school district (TK - 2nd: iPad/3rd

• 8th: Chromebook), the District operates various instructional programs to support and supplement core instruction, including ASES Program, Summer School Program, Instructional Assistants, and Librarian.
  
  A library is also available at both school sites. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the district office at 805-343-2114.

Job Summary

Job Summary

GUSD Offers: $10,200 toward the health, dental, and vision insurance cost of employees Sick Leave Days Vacation Paid Days 14 Paid Holidays

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training in meal planning, sanitation, record keeping, and general cafeteria management, and 3 years of experience in institutional cooking in an education or equivalent setting.

Please do NOT mail, email or fax your support documents. They are to be attached to your online application.

COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE Failure to attach the required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will not be considered.

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Reference (One current professional reference letter regarding performance in most recent positions)

• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training in meal planning, sanitation, record keeping, and general cafeteria management, and 3 years of experience in institutional cooking in an education or equivalent setting.

Please do NOT mail, email or fax your support documents. They are to be attached to your online application.

COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE Failure to attach the required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will not be considered.

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Reference (One current professional reference letter regarding performance in most recent positions)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The District offers health benefits for both employees and families. There are four plans that the employee can choose from.

Each plan provides a different level of coverage and cost. The negotiated settlement that the District pays for the annual cap for health benefits for classified staff is $10,200. Medical, Dental, and vision plans are included. ---- If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the district office at 805-343-2114. Guadalupe Union School District provides equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender expression, gender identity, and gender in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Guadalupe Union School District policy.