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SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

On-call
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a school district food services department that operates multiple sites and provides essential meal services to students throughout the school year. This district-wide operation ensures that students receive nutritious and well-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in a safe and orderly environment. The food service department is committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation while fostering a cooperative and efficient kitchen team. With a dedicated team and modern food service equipment, the district supports the health and wellness of its student population by providing meals that meet nutritional guidelines and accommodate various dietary... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions
  • keep detailed records
  • perform moderately heavy manual tasks
  • understand and follow verbal and written directions
  • ability to drive and maneuver district vehicles
  • possess valid California driver license
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly
  • ability to work in both hot and cold environments
  • ability to communicate effectively
  • ability to operate food service equipment and district vehicles
  • availability to work on call, as needed basis during the school year

Job Qualifications

  • ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions
  • keep detailed records and generate reports using computer technology
  • perform moderately heavy manual tasks
  • understand and follow verbal and written directions
  • establish and maintain cooperative relationships
  • perform mathematical computations used in quantity food preparation
  • stay calm and work with speed and accuracy under pressure and frequent interruptions
  • ability to drive and maneuver district vehicles
  • possess valid California driver license
  • food service work experience or knowledge of basic food preparation, serving, and storing methods
  • knowledge of care and use of quantity cooking equipment
  • understanding of nutrition information to substitute recipe components
  • knowledge of safety and sanitation rules
  • ability to communicate verbally in Spanish

Job Duties

  • prepare food by performing tasks such as slicing meat, baking breads, making desserts, portioning and packaging prepared food
  • serve food during breakfast, lunch, and snack periods and perform general kitchen clean up
  • operate food service equipment including slicer, mixer, tilt skillet, fryer, oil filtering equipment, convection oven, range, warming equipment, refrigerator, freezer, wrapping machine, sectionizer, coffee maker, steam table, soft drink machine, cocoa machine, mobile cruiser cart, and speed line equipment
  • perform cashiering tasks such as taking money and lunch cards, checking names off rosters, and compiling daily bank deposits
  • maintain and compile records such as production worksheets, student charges, rosters, and participation reports
  • retrieve information from computer terminals
  • drive district vehicles and be responsible for pack-out, delivery, and serving to food service facilities
  • direct co-workers in specific tasks and maintain safety and sanitation standards
  • assist with inventory management
  • receive food and supplies and store them properly in walk-in refrigerators and freezers
  • assist in training substitute food service workers
  • maintain proper care of equipment
  • assume duties of the unit leader in their absence
  • perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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