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Food Service Assistant III (40hr/11mo) (Multiple Positions)
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Position Number: 1351424
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Position Type: Food Services

Food Service Assistant III (40hr/11mo) (Multiple Positions)

Kern Community College District

Position Number: 02653

Posting Date: 12/07/2018

Initial Screening Date: 01/02/2019

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Classified

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hrs per week, 11 month Position

Minimum Salary: $2,253.89

Maximum Salary: $3,184.70

Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Flex 125
AFLAC Policy
Supplemental voluntary life insurance
403b Tax Shelter Annuity

All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.

The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution of 75% of the existing premium cap to an excellent health and welfare benefits plan. The employee pays 25% of the existing premium cap in addition to their selected plan employee contribution cost.

The District also provides life insurance plans for the employee, as well as an 8.25% contribution to the State Teachers Retirement plan. Additional types of insurance may be purchased with pre-tax dollars through an IRS 125 flexible benefit program.

College/Site: Bakersfield College

Location: BC-Main Campus

Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled food production, preparation and service duties at an assigned campus; train and provide work direction to assigned student workers and staff; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Food Service Assistant III classification performs cashiering and cash management duties in addition to performing responsible food service preparation and service activities. Incumbents serve as leads, training and providing work direction to assigned students assistants and staff. The Food Service Assistant I classification performs routine food service activities at an assigned site. Incumbents prepare and serve food from a snack cart and perform basic cashiering duties. The Food Service Assistant II classification performs more responsible and varied food service preparation and service activities in addition to performing cashiering duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

-Monitor and participate in the preparation, production and serving of main dishes, bakery products and other large quantity dishes according to menu specifications; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods. E
-Assure compliance with kitchen safety and sanitation regulations; maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements; monitor and record temperature of freezers and refrigerators. E
-Prepare and assemble sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables, dressings, salads and other food items; set-up, replenish and maintain cleanliness of salad bars as needed; monitor and replenish stock levels of condiments, utensils and dishes; fill ice machine, water container and soda dispensers. E
-Operate a cash register, calculator and coin counting machine; perform cashiering duties; accept money for food and beverages sold; maintain records of meals and beverages served and monies collected; collect cash drawers at end of shift; read register tapes and count cash drawers. E
-Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed. E
-Train and provide work direction to assigned food service employees and student workers; monitor the performance of staff in production, preparation and serving activities; prepare time sheets for student workers. E
-Estimate and cost food and supplies needed for operation; receive, inspect, verify and accept delivery of food and supplies; coordinate the storage of unused food and supplies and disposal of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of storing foods. E
-Prepare lunches and food carts for the child care centers; maintain related records. E
-Inventory food supplies and equipment according to established procedures; maintain related records. E
-Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria. E
-Assist with coordinating food service operations for catering, luncheons and other special events as assigned; drive a vehicle to transport food to outside events. E
-Perform related duties as assigned. E

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from high school and two years experience in the operation of preparing and/or serving food.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
-Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Drivers License.
-Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Sanitation Certificate.
-Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
-Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
-Math and cashiering skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
-Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
-Operation of food service equipment and a cash register.
-Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
-Inventory methods and practices.
-Principles of training and providing work direction.
-Storage and rotation of perishable food.
-Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
-Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:
-Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
-Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
-Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
-Prepare appetizing and nutritionally balanced meals.
-Prepare and bake various bakery items such as bread, rolls, buns, cakes and cookies.
-Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
-Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
-Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
-Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
-Train and provide work direction to others.
-Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
-Assign and review the work of others.
-Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Meet schedules and time lines.
-Understand and follow written or oral directions.
-Maintain records.

Salary Grade: 31.5

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on January 2, 2019 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Recruitment Status (tentative):
Application Screening: TBD
Interviews: TBD

Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/11009. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.