Food Services Assistant

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) is seeking a part-time Food Services Assistant I/II in Fresno, CA to support Head Start by preparing food for classrooms, plating meals, and maintaining clean kitchens. You will work with nutrition staff on menus and ensure safe, sanitary service.

This role helps advance the agency’s vision of empowering individuals and communities, with duties including assisting in food preparation, serving, and upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience expected in food service.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Pass and maintain required background checks and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for classrooms after receiving from the food prep center.
• Plates and serves food and bulk meals.
• Assists in storage and distribution of food at center.
• Sets up and washes kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and food prep areas.
• Cleans the freezer and refrigerator as scheduled.
• Works with nutrition staff to adhere to specialized menus.
• Develops positive relationships with staff and Head Start parents.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Models professionalism and promotes collaboration within the program and agency.

Skills

Food service

Food handlers certification

Reading/comprehension

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Hs 15% Admin Cost Introductory Part Time 10 Month Head Start, Fresno, CA, US

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Limits of Authority

Able to implement with little supervision the standards mandated by Head Start Program Performance

Standards, Unites States Department of Agricultural (USDA) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

regulations per Head Start Program Performance Standards, philosophy and mission..

SUMMARY

Assist Head Start staff in preparing food for Head Start children.

Assist in achieving the agency’s vision, "For Those We Serve," by empowering individuals who thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares food for classrooms after receiving it from food preparation center.
• Plates and serves food and bulk meals.
• Assists in storage and distribution of food at center.
• Sets up and washes various food service equipment, pots and pans.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and food prep surfaces.
• Cleans the freezer and refrigerator as scheduled.
• Works with specific nutrition staff to adhere to specialized menus.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with peers, support staff and Head Start parents.
• Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and trainings, as required.
• Models professionalism for staff, parents, children, clients, and community members. Promotes a collaborative environment within the service areas, program, and agency.
• Adheres to the American With Disabilities Act (ADA-2010) which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities. In particular, children with disabilities are enrolled in the classroom as mandated by Federal Law.
• Maintains strict compliance with universal precautions.
• Travels for agency business using personal vehicle.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Food Services Assistant I is responsible for centers with less than 100 children.

Food Services Assistant II is responsible for centers with more than 100 children.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience in a food service setting preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must complete Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and instructions.
• Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Obtain a valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification within the first three (3) days of employment.
• Pass and maintain Basic Pest Management in a Child Care Settings annual certification as required by the Physical examination, TB screening clearance and signed federal criminal record declaration are required within 7 days after employment.
• Immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. The influenza vaccination must be obtained annually during flu season, August 1 through December 1. A person is exempt from the immunization requirements for the following circumstances: 1. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person’s physical condition or medical circumstances, the immunization is not safe. 2. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to pertussis (whooping cough) and/or measles. 3. The person submits in writing declaration that he or she has declined the influenza (flu) vaccination. This exemption only applies to the influenza (flu) vaccine.
• Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations: Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and background investigation as needed prior to employment.
• Former Early Head Start/Head Start parents preferred.
• Employment in Head Start (0 to 5) is contingent upon approval of the County-Wide Policy Council (CWPC).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee regularly works sharp objects such as kitchen utensils, and works with cold (frozen) and hot (steaming or boiling) food, extreme cold, and extreme heat (from hot oven area and freezer) and hot surfaces. The employee is exposed to wet conditions, and toxic or caustic cleaning chemicals.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.