Food Service Assistant II, Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.94
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Antelope Valley College (AVC) is a public community college located in Lancaster, California, dedicated to providing quality education and fostering student success. As an institution, AVC focuses on inclusivity, diversity, and cultural awareness, creating an environment that promotes mutual respect and understanding among its diverse student body and staff members. Established to serve the educational needs of the Antelope Valley region, AVC is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and community engagement. The college offers a variety of programs and services to support academic pursuits, career preparation, and lifelong learning opportunities. The college's cafeteria food services department plays an essential... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school
- valid food handlers certificate
- two years of experience in high volume food service preparation
- ability to perform supervisory duties in the cafeteria
- ability to train and provide work direction to student workers
- ability to prepare, serve and sell food in the cafeteria
- ability to maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition
- ability to make change quickly and accurately
- ability to perform basic math operations quickly and accurately
- ability to wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients
- ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
- ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
- ability to operate a cash register and make change accurately
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- ability to follow health and sanitation requirements
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school
- food handlers certificate
- two years of increasingly responsible high volume and quality food service preparation and experience
- knowledge of principles of training and providing work direction
- knowledge of methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities
- knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food
- knowledge of basic math and cashiering skills
- knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
- knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques
- knowledge of weights and measures used in cooking
- oral and written communication skills
- methods of cleaning and maintaining food preparation and service areas, utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition
Job Duties
- Perform a variety of duties in the preparation and serving large quantities of foods in the cafeteria
- maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition
- prepares grills, reheats or heats a variety of foods, assuring sanitation and safety measures are observed and food is served in an appetizing manner
- takes food orders and prepares requested food items
- serve and sells food to students and faculty
- supervises, trains, and provides work direction to student workers
- opens and closes facilities
- stocks and replenishes cooking stations, grill area and salad bar
- refill napkins, cups, ice, trays, condiments and other items as necessary
- confers with the Food Service Supervisor regarding operations, problems, personnel, sales and other issues
- trains and provides work direction to student workers involved in food preparation and service and kitchen clean up
- maintains serving and display counters in a clean and orderly manner
- stocks food display cases as required
- fills in for Food Service Supervisor in her absence
- assists with menu, catering, product ordering and receiving
- serves as cashier in the absence of the cashier
- collects money and makes change
- solve issues related to cashier operation
- secures cash drawers and closes out cash registers
- ensures proper food production and quality control of prepared foods
- prepares and serves a wide variety of specialty food items for dinners, luncheons, meetings, banquets, coffees, and other special events
- assists with catering, preparation of food, set-up and serving special events
- operates a variety of food service equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, fryer, oven, grill, beverage machines and others
- performs other duties as may be assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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