What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Food Service Assistant Manager position at Kern Community College District?
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, the Assistant Food Service Manager plans, organize and supervise the daily activities of the Food Service Operation of the Bakersfield College Cafeteria and Bakersfield College Concession.
This recruitment is for an interim position. An interim appointment may last only until a full-time appointment is made, and may not exceed two years in duration.
Representative Duties
1. Plan, organize and direct activities involved in daily operation of the cafeteria and concessions.
2. Assure proper storage and utilization of foods and food orders.
3. Manage and oversee the work of all food service personnel for the cafeteria and concessions.
4. Participate in planning, preparing, and administering departmental budgets as it pertains to Food cost, food quality and sanitation requirements.
5. Provide personnel support and supervision.
6. Provide technical support in the areas of production techniques (cooking skills), financial accountability (cash management) and catering systems.
7. Assist in the selection, supervision, training and evaluation of the food service staff and student workers.
8. Oversee preparation of food and beverages for group meetings, staff; stock and run concessions at various events; coordinate food and beverage catering requests from various campus groups, offices and clubs; drive a vehicle to various sites as necessary.
9. Research and recommend purchase of new equipment and materials.
10. Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree from an accredited college/university, or experience equivalent to.
Five (5) years’ experience in responsible leadership in a food service operation
Possession of California Driver’s license.
Increasingly responsible, successful experience involving food service operation, concession and catering
Demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability background of community and team members
Possession of/or ability to obtain a valid California Sanitation Certificate
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Mission of the California Community Colleges and Community College program
Principle of budget control and personnel management
Operations and activities involved in production techniques, sanitation requirements, catering techniques and cash management.
Catering software and Microsoft software such as Excel
Ability to:
Interpret laws, rules, and regulation pertaining to sanitation, cooking techniques and cash management
Formulate policy and procedures
Compile clean accurate reports
Coordinate and facilitate meetings
Establish and control budgets
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Effectively supervise staff
Salary
(MANAGEMENT, Range 005)
(Maximum Entry Level Salary: $82,590.95 annually)
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 10/08/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.
- Completed online application for employment
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
- Copy of legible transcripts
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
International or Foreign Degrees
Accommodations
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.
Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.
For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website
Salary : $82,591 - $116,699
