The Encinitas Union School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Central Kitchen Lead to join the CNS team. The primary responsibilities of this role include supporting the planning, organization, management, and oversight of all food preparation activities such as cooking, production, and assembly. Duties also involve developing and testing recipes; coordinating distribution operations in the Central Kitchen, including food packaging and delivery to school sites; and assisting with food and supply ordering. The position manages Central Kitchen inventory and serves as the liaison between the Director of Child Nutrition and Central Kitchen staff. This role combines culinary expertise with school nutrition program requirements, ensuring full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Hours: 40 hours per week; 5:30am to 2:00pm - Monday through Friday. The candidate selection process will consist of paper screening, district administered test, hands-on task and panel interview. Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement NOTE: This posting may be closed before November 30, 2025 based on applicant pool/district needs. EUSD is located in North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools, and one (1) pre-school for students with special needs. District's Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners. District's Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems. The selection process will consist of paper screening, a district administered test, pre-interview reference checks, panel interview, and performance task. Applicants who are selected after a paper screening will be invited to take the District Competency Exam on Friday, December 5, 2025. Panel interviews will be scheduled for qualifying applicants on Monday, December 8, 2025 - time TBD. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. Fingerprinting and TB test at applicant's expense. Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License required at the time of hire. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 944 4300 Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)