Food Service Team Member
La Jolla, CA
Full Time
Food Service
Entry Level
About The Bishop’s School
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identifies as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.
Annualized Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Summary Description
The Food Service Team Member works cooperatively as a team member to support the daily operations of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure the safe, sanitary, and efficient preparation and service of meals. This role contributes to maintaining cleanliness, following food safety standards, and supporting a friendly, efficient dining experience that contributes to student well-being and school operations, including a positive experience for students, employees and visitors. This individual also assists with setting up milk breaks and putting away deliveries. The role supports other team members beyond their assigned stations to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The position follows a regular work schedule and may occasionally be required to work outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends, to support special events or school functions.
Essential Functions and Specific Duties
Role Specific Competencies:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis through November 15, 2025. If interested, we encourage you to apply without delay.
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identifies as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.
Annualized Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Summary Description
The Food Service Team Member works cooperatively as a team member to support the daily operations of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure the safe, sanitary, and efficient preparation and service of meals. This role contributes to maintaining cleanliness, following food safety standards, and supporting a friendly, efficient dining experience that contributes to student well-being and school operations, including a positive experience for students, employees and visitors. This individual also assists with setting up milk breaks and putting away deliveries. The role supports other team members beyond their assigned stations to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The position follows a regular work schedule and may occasionally be required to work outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends, to support special events or school functions.
Essential Functions and Specific Duties
- Demonstrate a team-first attitude by stepping in to help others during peak times or as directed by the supervisor.
- Assist teammates as needed, regardless of assigned station, to ensure timely preparation, assembly, and service of meals and snacks according to menu and portion guidelines.
- Set up and maintain food stations, salad bars, and serving lines with appropriate portions, condiments, and utensils.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion control measures.
- Be attentive to dietary restrictions, allergies, or special food needs when directed.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and food prep areas according to health department standards.
- Collaborate with the team to maintain a clean, sanitary workspace in compliance with school and health department standards.
- Wash dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and food prep surfaces regularly.
- Clean and sanitize tables, counters, and dining areas before and after meal service.
- Follow all food handling, temperature control, and personal hygiene procedures as required by local health codes.
- Dispose of food and waste in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Help receive and store food deliveries; rotate stock as needed to minimize waste.
- Refill food, condiments, paper goods, and supplies during meal service as needed.
- Alert supervisor to shortages, low stock, or equipment malfunctions.
- Interact professionally with students, staff, or visitors in the serving area.
- Respond to questions or concerns in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Maintain a clean and organized serving area throughout meal service.
- Support the food service team during peak times or staff shortages.
- Attend required training and adhere to all company, school district, or agency policies and procedures.
- Must be available to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to support school functions as needed.
- High school diploma preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen operations, preferred.
- Prior experience in school or institutional food service, a plus.
- Flexibility, eagerness and willingness to assist wherever needed is essential.
- Knowledge of basic nutrition and food safety standards, a plus.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and programs.
- Uphold the School’s Core Values.
- Demonstrate professionalism and tact.
- Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
- Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.
Role Specific Competencies:
- Positive attitude
- People Skills
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management & Efficiency
- Communication/ Listening
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Workplace Safety Awareness
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis through November 15, 2025. If interested, we encourage you to apply without delay.
Please do not contact the school directly.
EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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