Food Service Assistant
Downey, CA Downey, CA Part-time Part-time $15.
44 - $18.
73 an hour $15.
44 - $18.
73 an hour QUALIFICATIONS RECRUITMENT DETAILS:
Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.
Openings are all PART TIME positions working no more than 2 hours per day during the 184 day, food service, school calendar.
There are anticipated to be multiple openings, and we will be establishing an Eligibility List for further future openings.
The recruitment will be run as Open, meaning it is open to current employees, employees on the reemployment list, and the public.
The recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.
This will result in the creation of one list of successful candidates to be considered for hire as permanent or substitute employees.
Only online applications will be accepted:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/downey EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:
Sufficient training and paid or volunteer experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Experience in quantity food preparation or serving for a large institution is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions in this class may require a valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods of preparing and serving sandwiches, salads, vegetables and other foods for cooking and consumption.
Measurements, weights and serving size portions.
Proper methods of storing equipment, food, and supplies.
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food, including safe and proper temperatures of heated foods.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Basic methods used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and facilities.
Basic record keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Prepare and set-up food for service to students and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Maintain food service equipment and facilities in clean and sanitary conditions.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
Add and subtract quickly and accurately; count money and make change.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required for satisfactory performance.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Work cooperatively and maintain positive, effective relationships with others.
Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students and faculty.
FUNCTION & DUTIES BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned food service supervisor, assist in the preparation and serving of food items at an assigned school cafeteria or snack bar; clean and sanitize food service equipment, utensils and serving areas; do basic cashiering duties.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the preparation of food items following standard recipes and procedures.
E Chop, slice, mix, grate and assemble food items for sandwiches, salads and main dishes.
E Assist in preparing main dishes and entrees; check recipes and estimate or measure quantities needed.
Bake items as needed.
E Carry and position food for serving; serve food items to students, faculty and staff; apportion fruits, vegetables and other items according to established guidelines; replenish condiments and supplies for the serving areas.
E Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment; wash serving and food preparation areas.
E Perform cashiering duties as assigned; receive cash and make change.
E Keep records of food and beverages sold.
E Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including mixer, slicer, steamer, warmer, ovens and others.
E Operate computer programs such as software for point of sale transactions, professional development, mandated trainings, and e-mail programs.
E Follow and observe all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
E Assist in storage and inventory of food, food service supplies and equipment.
E May record and store deliveries, maintain records of cooler and food temperatures in accordance with regulations.
E May be required to deliver food products to a school site.
E Perform related duties as assigned.
Note:
At the end of some of the duty statements there is an E which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM DUSD REGARDING TESTING AND/OR INTERVIEWS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT:
Food service facility environment frequented by students; subject to heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; moderate lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with assistance; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment, repetitively use fingers and wrists and/or hands in a twisting motion or while applying pressure; carrying, pushing or pulling food trays and carts; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to assure proper quantities of food; and stooping and bending at the waist.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in cooking and baking; exposure to sharp knives and slicers.
OTHER:
Work hours may be increased for incumbents in order of seniority.
As work hours are increased so does the requirement to demonstrate more complex abilities to do duties such as production/cooking of menu items; vending; receiving of food and supplies, record keeping, and delivery/transporting of food items.
Part-time Employees earn up to:
1 paid vacation day per 1 full month of employment 1 paid sick leave day per 1 full month of employment with unlimited accumulation and paid holidays The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
All plans are available to the employee and their dependents.
This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
44 - $18.
73 an hour $15.
44 - $18.
73 an hour QUALIFICATIONS RECRUITMENT DETAILS:
Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.
Openings are all PART TIME positions working no more than 2 hours per day during the 184 day, food service, school calendar.
There are anticipated to be multiple openings, and we will be establishing an Eligibility List for further future openings.
The recruitment will be run as Open, meaning it is open to current employees, employees on the reemployment list, and the public.
The recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.
This will result in the creation of one list of successful candidates to be considered for hire as permanent or substitute employees.
Only online applications will be accepted:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/downey EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:
Sufficient training and paid or volunteer experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Experience in quantity food preparation or serving for a large institution is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions in this class may require a valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods of preparing and serving sandwiches, salads, vegetables and other foods for cooking and consumption.
Measurements, weights and serving size portions.
Proper methods of storing equipment, food, and supplies.
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food, including safe and proper temperatures of heated foods.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Basic methods used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and facilities.
Basic record keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Prepare and set-up food for service to students and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Maintain food service equipment and facilities in clean and sanitary conditions.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
Add and subtract quickly and accurately; count money and make change.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required for satisfactory performance.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Work cooperatively and maintain positive, effective relationships with others.
Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students and faculty.
FUNCTION & DUTIES BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned food service supervisor, assist in the preparation and serving of food items at an assigned school cafeteria or snack bar; clean and sanitize food service equipment, utensils and serving areas; do basic cashiering duties.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the preparation of food items following standard recipes and procedures.
E Chop, slice, mix, grate and assemble food items for sandwiches, salads and main dishes.
E Assist in preparing main dishes and entrees; check recipes and estimate or measure quantities needed.
Bake items as needed.
E Carry and position food for serving; serve food items to students, faculty and staff; apportion fruits, vegetables and other items according to established guidelines; replenish condiments and supplies for the serving areas.
E Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment; wash serving and food preparation areas.
E Perform cashiering duties as assigned; receive cash and make change.
E Keep records of food and beverages sold.
E Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including mixer, slicer, steamer, warmer, ovens and others.
E Operate computer programs such as software for point of sale transactions, professional development, mandated trainings, and e-mail programs.
E Follow and observe all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
E Assist in storage and inventory of food, food service supplies and equipment.
E May record and store deliveries, maintain records of cooler and food temperatures in accordance with regulations.
E May be required to deliver food products to a school site.
E Perform related duties as assigned.
Note:
At the end of some of the duty statements there is an E which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM DUSD REGARDING TESTING AND/OR INTERVIEWS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT:
Food service facility environment frequented by students; subject to heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; moderate lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with assistance; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment, repetitively use fingers and wrists and/or hands in a twisting motion or while applying pressure; carrying, pushing or pulling food trays and carts; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to assure proper quantities of food; and stooping and bending at the waist.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in cooking and baking; exposure to sharp knives and slicers.
OTHER:
Work hours may be increased for incumbents in order of seniority.
As work hours are increased so does the requirement to demonstrate more complex abilities to do duties such as production/cooking of menu items; vending; receiving of food and supplies, record keeping, and delivery/transporting of food items.
Part-time Employees earn up to:
1 paid vacation day per 1 full month of employment 1 paid sick leave day per 1 full month of employment with unlimited accumulation and paid holidays The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
All plans are available to the employee and their dependents.
This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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