Substitute- Food Services Cook Continuous Applicant Pool

Imperial Valley College; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Substitute- Food Services Cook to support the Preschool and Infant/Toddler Program. Located at 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA, the role involves planning, preparing, and documenting meals under CACFP guidelines.

The candidate will ensure safe food handling, maintain records, and collaborate with supervisors to meet monthly CACFP requirements. This position is part-time, with continuous application pool for substitutes.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent and ability to perform duties listed.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu based on CACFP requirements.
• Practice safe food handling techniques in preparation and storage.
• Provide supervisor with lists for purchases of food and supplies.
• Purchase food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain CACFP documentation and daily meal production records.
• Create monthly menus meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and proper food storage temperatures.
• Attend CACFP trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Menu planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute- Food Services Cook Continuous Applicant Pool

Salary: $21.00 Hourly

Job Type: Classified Substitute

Job Number: SUB-FOODSERC

Closing: Continuous

Location: 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Division: Economic & Workforce Development

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of CFCS, maintains a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, and to plan, prepare, and document all meals for the Preschool and Infant/Toddler Program children and performs related work as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu based on the requirements of CACFP (Child and Adult Food Program). The menu must take into account dietary and cultural requirements of the children.
• Practice safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
• Plan for and provide assigned supervisor with list for purchases of all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service.
• Purchase food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain verification of food and non-food purchases to meet CACFP requirements.
• Maintain a daily meal production records following the requirements of the CACFP.
• Maintain record of menus.Obtain and retain manufactures specifications (nutrition labels) for any commercially prepared food items.
• In collaboration with assigned supervisor create a monthly menu to meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and food storage area.
• Maintain refrigerator and freezer and all foods at correct temperatures.
• Attend CACFP trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination equivalent to: High School graduate or equivalent and sufficient work experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties listed above.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass fingerprint clearance for all appropriate agencies (DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index)
• Must have clear TB test results

Supplemental Information

RANGE 8 (Classified Salary Schedule): Substitute/Short-Term are placed at Step 1.

Applications in the sub-pool will remain on file for one year.

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.