What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Assistant (Bilingual Spanish & English)– Non-Certificated position at Voices College-Bound Language Academies - West Contra Costa?
Food Service Assistant (Bilingual Spanish & English)– Non-Certificated at Voices College-Bound Language Academies - West Contra Costa
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
Contact
669-232-0484
Number of Openings
Salary
19.18 - 23.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
Job Summary
Job Summary
Role Summary Voices Academies Food Service Assistant will assist in coordinating the activities and operations of a snack bar facility, school site food program, food vending cart, or assisting with cooking and baking tasks, and to assist in the preparation and serving of food. The Food Service Assistant will have knowledge of standard health department policies and California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division policies. He/She will keep a count of a variety of food items for snack bar/lunch carts and maintain accurate records of quantities received, etc. Assists in planning and ordering necessary food and non-food items for kitchen or school facility operations and proper leftover utilization and storage. Assists in preparation of daily reports, work production worksheets, and other record keeping; collecting necessary information. Assists in maintaining inventory control records, and keeping kitchen facility/work area clean and orderly. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of general needs and behavior of children; and know basic first aid; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Duties: Maintains and prepares records related to food program at kitchen facility or assigned school site Sets up lunch area organizing cold racks, hot racks and beverages and cleaning up area after use Arranges and sets up snack bar, serving area and lunch carts with appropriate food items, beverages Assists in preparing a wide variety of foods in small or large quantities Operates and cleans a variety of kitchen/snack bar equipment including food warmers, ovens, kitchen utensils Prepare, serve and package food items as assigned Perform basic mathematical computations Other duties as assigned (Including but not limited to: Supervising recess, cross-training and supporting department as needed, performing janitorial tasks including taking out play yard trash, sweeping and trash pickup, ma
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Hold a California Health Department food handler's permit Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety procedures associated with institutional food service functions Knowledge of the safe use and operation of food preparation and serving equipment and related utensils Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to safely and effectively operate food preparation and serving equipment and machines Skill to operate and maintain assigned food service equipment and appliances in a safe and sanitary manner Works well in a high-pressure environment Flexibility in providing cross-coverage across support services departments as needed Preferred Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations accurately Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
Working Conditions: Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional evening and or weekend work Occasional travel Willingness to be trained as needed Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Clear Criminal Background Check Valid TB Clearance CA Food Handler Card
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Hold a California Health Department food handler's permit Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety procedures associated with institutional food service functions Knowledge of the safe use and operation of food preparation and serving equipment and related utensils Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to safely and effectively operate food preparation and serving equipment and machines Skill to operate and maintain assigned food service equipment and appliances in a safe and sanitary manner Works well in a high-pressure environment Flexibility in providing cross-coverage across support services departments as needed Preferred Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations accurately Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
Working Conditions: Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional evening and or weekend work Occasional travel Willingness to be trained as needed Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Clear Criminal Background Check Valid TB Clearance CA Food Handler Card
Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $19 - $23