Food Service Assistant III - Temporary/Hourly/Short-Term

Kern Community College District

Salary: $2,821.00 - $3,923.50 Monthly

Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Substitute

Job Number: FY23-2400894

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled food production, preparation and service duties at an assigned campus; train and provide work direction to assigned student workers and staff; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Representative 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Combination Equivalent To: Graduation from high school and two years experience in the operation of preparing and/or serving food.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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.