FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

City of Inglewood; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Inglewood is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with the preparation and delivery of home-delivered meals. This role involves working closely with the food services team to ensure meals are delivered safely and efficiently to seniors in the community. Responsibilities include meal preparation, vehicle maintenance, and adhering to food safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and a valid CA Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid CA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals.
• Perform safety inspections and maintain the vehicle.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Job description

Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applications will be accepted ONLINE at www.cityofinglewood.org/jobs.aspx until the position is filled. Resumes are accepted, but not in place of a completed application.

Position

Under close supervision, assist with the delivery and preparation of home-delivered meals to and from scheduled destinations throughout the City of Inglewood.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals served at the Senior Center and to participants in the senior congregate meals program.
• Perform pre-trip checklist to verify safety inspections and maintain the vehicle.
• Communicate with the food services delivery coordinator to determine and verify time and place of pick-up of deliveries.
• Assist in the preparation, service, clean-up, and maintenance of the kitchen and dining area.
• Clean kitchen areas, equipment, and dining room.
• Sweep and mop dining and kitchen area floors.
• Wash cookware, utensils, and machinery.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid CA Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines and procedures, temperatures for food and food storage, and quality customer service techniques and concepts.
• Skilled in assisting in the preparation and service of food, following oral and written instructions, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, following established rules and regulations, and be cooperative and flexible when dealing with the public and staff.

The Selection Process

Consists of an application review to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job classification. A select number of qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Authority. All employment offers are contingent on a criminal background review via fingerprint submission for applicants over 18 years of age and provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Every individual the City employs must complete and sign the US Government form I-9 and provide documentation required by law showing that s/he is eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.