Description
Under the direction of the assigned manager, perform short order
grill cooking and serve quality food to students and staff; and set
up, take down and clean equipment and work areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry level class in the Food Service Assistant series.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Assistant
classification by the performance of the more routine tasks and
duties assigned to positions within the series including short
order grill cooking.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve quality food and snacks to students and staff; set up,
take down and clean assigned food bars, steam tables and salad
bars.
Perform short order grill cooking including but not limited to
hash browns, sausages, bacon, and French toast.
Cut meat and cheeses for sandwiches and pizzas; prepare pizza
crusts; pre-make sandwiches.
Operate various appliances and equipment found in all areas of
food service including, but not limited to, grills, fryers,
steamers, ovens, food processors and slicers.
Clean, maintain and sanitize food service areas, utensils and
equipment according to established procedures and regulations;
sweep and mop the kitchen and assigned areas.
Operate cash register and serve as cashier for assigned food
service area.
May provide training to student workers.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles, concepts, and practices of nutrition.
- Principles and practices of safe food handling and grill
cooking.
- Methods and techniques of kitchen equipment operation, cleaning
and maintenance.
Ability to:
- Perform short order grill cooking.
- Operate a cash register in an efficient manner; and handle and
count money in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.
- Clean and maintain food service areas, utensils and
equipment.
- Operate, clean and maintain various kitchen equipment and
tools.
- Follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with all employees and others encountered in the
course of work.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and
disabilities of community college students and staff as
demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and
cultural humility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide
the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way
to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
No experience is required.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin
Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee
with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the
essential functions of their job.
Physical Demands:
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; constant standing
and walking; operation of kitchen equipment and appliances.
Work Environment:
Work takes place mostly within an indoor environment, including a
kitchen, cafeteria, and the Child Development Center; work may take
place outdoors on an occasional basis.
Hazards:
The nature of work involves working in a food service or kitchen
environment, which may consist of exposure to cleaning agents and
chemicals, hot surfaces, sharp edges, and cold freezers. Work may
involve interactions with children of varying ages who may exhibit
unruly behavior.
