Substitute Food Service Worker I

San Bernardino Community College District; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated individuals for part-time substitute food service positions across its campuses. This role involves performing various tasks essential to the smooth operation of the food service program, including food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess a strong focus on customer service and safety, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy working with food and providing excellent service to students and staff, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and dedication in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under physically demanding conditions.
• Knowledge of food service operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation of the food service program.
• Prepare and serve food items while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Insight

Safety Focus

General Physical Ability

Using Technology

Critical Thinking

Education

Ability to read and write at a necessary level

Food Handlers certification (ability to obtain)

Tools

Computerized Point of Sale (POS) system

Kitchen equipment (slicer, grinder, grill, deep fryer)

Job description

San Bernardino Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly substitute positions for our two college campuses (San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College) on a continuous basis. However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is an interest and / or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department managers. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants for positions as Substitute Food Service Worker I.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the efficient operation of the food service program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :

Receives general direction from appropriate supervisor; checks with supervisor regarding non-routine assignments. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned student workers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

The following duties are typical for this classification.

• Performs a variety of duties in the efficient operation of the food service program including setting up serving areas, setting up steam tables and ice trays, and setting out food and beverages; replenishes condiment tables as well as prepared and packaged food displays.
• Takes food orders from customers; serves food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Assists with cooking; operates grill in preparing short order food items such as hamburgers and hot dogs; prepares daily soups and pizzas.
• Assists with the preparation of a variety of food items such as fruits and vegetables; assists with making salads and preparing fruit cups; packages food as necessary according to established procedures.
• Operates computerized point of sale (POS) system; makes change.
• Maintains work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; removes and stacks dirty dishes; washes and cleans steam tables; cleans sink and eating surfaces; sweeps and mops; cleans and stores utensils, pots, coffee urns, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Operates a variety of modern kitchen equipment including slicer, grinder, grills, deep fryer, dishwashers, and related equipment.
• Assists in preparing food for special events; sets up and may deliver food trays and carts; services food.
• Transports and stores supplies; carries out trash and garbage; assists in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Performs other duties related to the primary job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS :

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Environmental Exposure Tolerance

• Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Accepts and endures the necessity of working in unpleasant or physically demanding conditions
• Shows established adaptation and performance under unpleasant or physically demanding conditions

Safety Focus

• Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Maintains high level of conscientious safety practice

General Physical Ability

• Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Applying motor and perceptual abilities requiring no specific technique, training or conditioning

Professional and Technical Expertise

• Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Knows the rudimentary concepts of performing the essential technical operations
• Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar
• Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Fix what is broken; find solutions and fixes with resources at hand
• Finds new approaches to performing familiar tasks
• Create and invent new ideas; envision the unexpected, unexplored, untried

Critical Thinking

• Analytically and logically evaluates information to resolve problems
• Follow guide, SOP or other step by step procedures for locating the source of a problem and fixing it
• May detect ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information or instructions

Informing

• Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Mechanical Insight

• Chooses the right tool for the job
• Applies principles of mechanical advantage to get the work done
• Follows step-by-step assembly procedures, troubleshooting guides, and simple diagrams

Customer Focus

• Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Seeks information about the immediate and longer term needs of the customer
• Anticipates what the customer may want or expect in a product or service
• Works across organizational boundaries to meet customer needs

Attention to Detail

• Focusing on the details of work content
• Shows care and thoroughness in adhering to process and procedures that assure quality
• Applies knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work
• Applies skilled final touches on products

Using Technology

• Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Using basic features and functions of software and hardware
• Shows acceptance of individual differences
• Welcomes input and inclusion of others who may be different from oneself
• Shows understanding and empathy for the challenges of groups seeking inclusion or dealing with perceived discrimination
• Lead, Advanced or Senior Level Positions

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education / Training :

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience : None.

Desired Education / Experience :

Some experience in cafeteria work similar to the District’s food service operation.

License or Certificate :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handlers certification.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Work is performed primarily in a food cafeteria setting; exposure to sharp knives and slicers, very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in food services. Incumbents may be required to work evenings.

Physical :

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a food cafeteria setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and twist; to frequently lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and / or pull heavier amounts of weight with or without assistance; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision :

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements :

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan / fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
• Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District’s.