Food Service Assistant

San Joaquin Delta College•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned manager, the Food Service Assistant performs short-order grill cooking and serves quality food to students and staff. The role also involves setting up, taking down, and cleaning food service equipment and work areas. This is the entry-level class in the Food Service Assistant series, distinguished from the Senior Food Service Assistant classification by performing more routine tasks and duties, including short-order grill cooking. Work takes place mostly indoors in a kitchen, cafeteria, and the Child Development Center, with occasional outdoor work. The position involves frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, constant standing and walking, and operating kitchen equipment and appliances. Work hazards may include cleaning agents and chemicals, hot surfaces, sharp edges, cold freezers, and interactions with children who may exhibit unruly behavior. San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities as required by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience is required.
Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of nutrition.
Knowledge of safe food handling and grill cooking principles and practices.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance methods and techniques.
Ability to perform short-order grill cooking.
Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and handle and count money accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Ability to clean and maintain food service areas, utensils, equipment, and kitchen tools.
Ability to operate, clean, and maintain various kitchen equipment and tools.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with employees and others encountered during work.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff, demonstrated through cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

Serve quality food and snacks to students and staff.
Set up, take down, and clean assigned food bars, steam tables, and salad bars.
Perform short-order grill cooking, including items such as hash browns, sausages, bacon, and French toast.
Cut meat and cheeses for sandwiches and pizzas; prepare pizza crusts; and make sandwiches in advance.
Operate food service appliances and equipment, including grills, fryers, steamers, ovens, food processors, and slicers.
Clean, maintain, and sanitize food service areas, utensils, and equipment according to established procedures and regulations.
Sweep and mop the kitchen and assigned areas.
Operate the cash register and serve as cashier for an assigned food service area.
May provide training to student workers.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.