Food Services Assistant

We are seeking individuals committed to social justice and community college education to join our team at Diablo Valley College. This temporary, part-time position involves assisting in food service operations.

Position Definition

To assist in the serving of food and perform cashiering duties in the snack bar, cafeteria, and/or faculty and staff dining room.

Examples of Duties

• Prepare and service deli-type foods such as sandwiches, salads, and hot drinks.
• Slice meats, prepare filling for sandwiches, salads, and hot drinks.
• Clean work area and steam table; properly store food to ensure health safety.
• Operate cash register, count receipts at the end of the day.
• Open and close cafeteria, snack bar and/or staff and faculty dining room.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training: No experience required.

Education/License or Certificate: Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent. Possession or the ability to obtain a ServSafe Certificate.

Knowledge Of: Basic food preparation and food storage. Sanitation principles as they relate to food service and kitchen maintenance. Inventory methods and procedures. Basic mathematic principles.

Skill/Ability To: Follow oral and written directions. Count and handle money taken for payment of food. Operate a cash register and other equipment. Operate slicing and wrapping equipment. Prepare sandwiches and beverages. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

Food service experience preferred.

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