Food Service Assistant III - Temporary/Hourly/Short-Term
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $33,852.00 - $47,088.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability
Paid Time Off
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Bakersfield College, part of the Kern Community College District located at the Panorama Campus in Bakersfield, California, is a recognized educational institution dedicated to providing quality education and comprehensive support services to its diverse student population. Bakersfield College combines academic excellence with community engagement, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages educational advancement and personal growth. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all its staff and students. As a temporary classified substitute position, this role offers a competitive monthly salary range between $2,821.00 and $3,923.50 and is integral to the daily... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school
- two years experience in food preparation and service
- possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License
- possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Sanitation Certificate
- satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school
- two years experience in the operation of preparing and/or serving food
- 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
Job 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas
- assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed
- 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
- 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
- prepare lunches and food carts for the child care centers
- maintain related records
- inventory food supplies and equipment according to established procedures
- maintain related records
- operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria
- assist with coordinating food service operations for catering, luncheons and other special events as assigned
- drive a vehicle to transport food to outside events
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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