Food Service Assistant Buena Vista School District

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation is seeking substitute staff for the Food Service Team at Buena Vista School District. The role involves assisting in food preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe atmosphere for students and staff. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills, work well under pressure, and be capable of lifting 50+ pounds. This position is nonexempt, Monday-Friday for 7.5 hours per day, starting at $18.00/hr, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to push/pull transport carts.
• Standing for long periods of time is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in food service areas.
• Replenish food supply as needed.
• Report safety concerns and issues to the Director of Food Services.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Job description

The mission of the Buena Vista School District is to ensure every student reaches the peak of success. To that end all departments and individuals strive to fulfill our mission. The Food Service Team works to provide attractive and nutritious meals for students and staff in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services, the lunchroom staff and substitute staff maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria by performing duties in accordance with state laws, Board policy and established district procedures.

Substitute staff fill in when the need arises due to the absence of a regular employee, or when extra help may be needed. The Food Service Director will coordinate with substitute staff when there is a need.

Essential Functions

• Assists in food preparation and serving in a pleasant manner.
• Adheres to laws pertaining to sanitary practices for all food preparation.
• Assumes responsibility for replenishing food supply to meet demands.
• Dishwashing (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables/counter etc.).
• Maintains the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Works harmoniously with other food service employees.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Assists with food shipment deliveries and inventory.
• Assists students with food purchases, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to Director of Food Services infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school kitchen environment with loud noise, humidity and varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to push/pull transport carts.
• Stand for long periods of time.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt 7.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday based on academic calendar, 172 days. Pay depending on experience on the Food Service Assistant pay scale, starting at $18.00/hr. Note this is the 25-26 pay scale and subject to increase.