"Food Service Assistant Manager, Food Production / Catering (BC)"

Job Details

Food Service Assistant Manager, Food Production / Catering (BC)
Kern Community College District

Salary: $82,590.95 - $116,698.86 Annually

Job Type:

Job Number: FY25-2600265

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Food Services

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.

Key position accountabilities:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily food production and catering operations, including presentation, quality, and service of food, menu planning, financial accountability, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Provides leadership and hands-on direction, training, and supervision to food production and catering staff utilizing current techniques in production, presentation, and service.
• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the catering team in a structured and daily routine to ensure the highest standards are met.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining working practices in line with current food hygiene regulations and ensuring staff are fully trained in this area.
• Focusing on the guest experience and quality execution will be vitally important in the role. This position will assist in the development and growth of the catering operations team as well as helping to develop and drive the vision for the Catering operations on BC campus.

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 [Kern Community College District Salary Schedules] (MANAGEMENT, Range 005) $82,590.95 - $116,698.86 annually (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 January 26, 2026, 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 DegreesApplicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

AccommodationsApplicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work EnvironmentThe District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work AuthorizationKern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5186085/food-service-assistant-manager-food-production-catering-bc.
Emails will not be accepted.