--- title: 'Server, Food Nutrition & Services - San Marcos Campus (Temporary) at High Tech High' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/server-food-nutrition-services-san-marcos-campus-temporary-high-tech-high-san-nnmgnk99jgfn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Server, Food Nutrition & Services - San Marcos Campus (Temporary) at High Tech High - **Company:** High Tech High - **Location:** San Marcos, CA - **Compensation:** $21–$25/hr - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2024-10-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh/7ec7160f-a689-40cc-8804-54f631b48303 ## Job description Server, Food and Nutrition Services (Temporary) Department: Food & Nutrition Services Location: San Marcos Campus Reports to: Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor’s Superior: Director, Food & Nutrition Services Salary: Classified Hourly Position/ Step 1, Range: $20.60-$25.11. Salary is commensurate with experience. Application Open: 8/25/26 Application Closing: 9/1/26 Job Summary: Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Director, the Server is responsible for serving food to students in a pleasant manner, while ensuring compliance with all National School Lunch Program requirements and other applicable department policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. ● Assist in the serving of foods at an assigned cafeteria; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods and milk. ● Follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures at all times. ● Arrange food items according to established regulations; rotate and replenish items according to established procedures. ● Assist in receiving of food delivered to the cafe. ● Ensure cleanliness of serving area and equipment. ● Assist in determining production quantities, completing daily production reports, and maintaining records to report to the National School Lunch Program. ● Read and respond to all emails in a timely manner. ● Follow assigned cleaning responsibilities to maintain a clean working environment. ● Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Related Work Experience To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would ensure being able to meet and fulfill job requirements. ● High school diploma, completion of G.E.D. ● Minimum of 1 year of food service experience. Licenses, Registrations or Certifications ● Must be able to obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Permit. ● Valid California non-commercial class driver's license Technical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities ● Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers. ● Basic oral and written communication skills. ● Intermediate English language skills. ● Intermediate interpersonal relations skills. ● Basic math and accounting skills. ● Basic computer, keyboarding and word processing skills. ● Basic customer service and public relations skills. ● Intermediate critical thinking and problem solving skills. ● Intermediate organizational skills. ● Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job. ● Ability to manage multiple priorities. ● Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. ● Ability to understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures. Physical Demands ● Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of raw and prepared food products. ● Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach; dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects. ● Ability to read small print. ● Ability to stand for long periods. ● Ability to walk long distances. ● Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. ● Ability to work with, and in the proximity of, equipment with moving mechanical parts. ● Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment. ● Ability to work around loud noises. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; work with HTH administrators, staff, vendors, parents, and others encountered in the course of work. Work Environment ● Food service environment Hazards: ● Heat from ovens. ● Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. ● Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. ● Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. ADA Statement Each individual possesses different abilities to accomplish the same result. The ADA bars employers from discriminating against a disabled employee by requiring a specific method of achievement, which is different from requiring the employee to achieve the desired end. The employer’s judgment of a function’s importance typically is considered key in determining whether a job function is essential. An employer, therefore, need not sacrifice performance standards to comply with the ADA and similar nondiscrimination requirements. ## About High Tech High ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: High Tech High is a network of 16 public charter schools in San Diego County that uses a project-based, equity-focused approach to educate K-12 students. - **Entity Type**: Non-profit charter management organization (publicly funded, not a traditional private or public company) - **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, USA - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators (individual names not publicly listed) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Education (K-12 public charter schools, teacher credentialing, graduate education) - Target customers: Students in grades K-12 and their families (primarily in San Diego County); also educators seeking certification and professional development - Mission or purpose statement: “High Tech High is an equity project. Teachers work to address inequities and help students reach their full potential.” The organization is guided by four design principles: Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work, and Collaborative Design. ## Products & Services - **K-12 Schools**: 16 schools across four campuses (5 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools) serving approximately 6,350 students. Admissions are via a zip code-based lottery to create diverse, integrated schools. - **Teacher Credentialing Program**: A District Intern Program and Teacher Induction Program that allows individuals to earn a California teaching credential while teaching. - **High Tech High Graduate School of Education**: Offers professional development and advanced degrees for educators, both nationally and internationally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public charter school organization) - **Key Metric**: Serves approximately 6,350 students across 16 schools (as of 2026) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Authorized by two charter authorizers: San Diego Unified School District (Point Loma schools) and California Department of Education Statewide Benefit Charter (other campuses). No external investors; funded through public education funding. - **Growth Signals**: The network has expanded from 1 school (2000) to 16 schools serving K-12. The organization also includes a Graduate School of Education, indicating ongoing institutional growth. Hiring primarily occurs December–May, with “Hiring Bonanzas” for teachers. ## Competitive Advantages - **Project-Based Learning Model**: Curriculum integrates hands-on projects, fieldwork, internships, and community partnerships, creating authentic, real-world connections. - **Teacher-Driven Culture**: Teachers collaboratively design curriculum, lead professional development, and participate in hiring, giving them significant autonomy and ownership. - **Equity Focus**: Intentionally diverse schools via zip code lottery, no academic tracking, and a strong emphasis on college access and completion. - **Comprehensive Adult Learning**: The teacher credentialing program and graduate school allow HTH to “grow” its own educators and attract mission-aligned talent. ## Strategic Focus - Current priorities: Continuing to deepen project-based learning, strengthening equity practices, and expanding professional development offerings. The organization is also focused on recruiting and retaining qualified, credentialed educators who align with the design principles. - Growth direction: Primarily internal growth through existing school network and adult learning programs; no plans for rapid expansion outside San Diego County indicated. ## Why Work Here - **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, teacher-driven environment where educators have freedom to design curriculum. Emphasis on authentic work, student-centered learning, and professional growth. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: On-site at school locations; teachers work 188 days per year (August–June) with 22 semi-monthly pay periods. Hourly employees use a biometric timeclock system. - **Notable Perks**: Professional development including “New Teacher Odyssey” in early August, credentialing support (District Intern Program), and a clear compensation framework based on experience and degrees. Benefits normal for public school employees. - **Engineering Culture**: Not applicable (education-focused, not tech). However, the organization values collaboration, innovation, and project-based design. - **Important Notes**: Must hold a California teaching credential for certificated positions. Does not sponsor H1-B visas. Background check required. ## Sources 1. [hightechhigh.org/hr/working](https://www.hightechhigh.org/hr/working/) 2. [hightechhigh.org/about](https://www.hightechhigh.org/about/) 3. [jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh](https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh) 4. 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