Food Service Assistant

Victor Valley Union High School District•Victorville, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for the position of Food Service Assistant. The role involves assisting in the preparation and serving of food items at an assigned school cafeteria or snack area, and cleaning food service equipment, utensils, and serving areas. The position is for 3 hours per day, 199 days a year, with a salary range of $24.02 - $29.21/hr.

Requirements

Sufficient education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
One year of experience in quantity food preparation and service.
A Current San Bernardino County Food Worker Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of methods of preparing sandwiches, salads, vegetables, and other foods in large quantities.
Knowledge of basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling food items and ingredients.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements.
Knowledge of storage and rotation of perishable food.
Knowledge of basic math and cashiering skills.
Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment used in quantity food preparation.
Ability to prepare and set up food items for service to students and staff.
Ability to learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Ability to serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Ability to operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Ability to maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to add and subtract quickly and make change accurately.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds to waist height.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items following standard recipes and procedures.
Serve and sell meals and a la carte items in the cafeteria, snack bar or other food service facilities.
Chop, slice, mix, grate, and assemble food items for sandwiches, salads, side dishes, soups, dressings.
Assure proper food item portions are prepared and distributed according to established procedures.
Operate deep fryers and cook a variety of fried foods.
Serve food items to students, faculty and staff; apportion fruits, vegetables, and other items according to established guidelines.
Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, fryers, grills, and other kitchen equipment.
Wash serving and food preparation areas in accordance with established sanitation standards and procedures.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including mixer, slicer, dishwasher, warmer, ovens, grills, charbroilers, and other.
Perform cashiering duties as assigned; receive cash and make change.
Assist in maintaining daily inventory records of food and drink items.
Assist in monitoring appropriate student behavior during service hours.
Prepare main dishes and entrees; check recipes and estimate or measure quantities needed as assigned.
Assemble snack carts and assure proper maintenance of stock levels of food and drink items; restock as necessary.
Assure proper stock levels are maintained on condiment carts during lunch periods; stock drinking straws, napkins, and condiments as needed.
Assist in storage, rotation and inventory of food service supplies and materials.
Prepare and serve foods for the annual District breakfast.
Bake cookies, cakes, and breads as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.