Substitute/Limited Term - Food Services Field Assistant

San Diego County Office Of Education•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting substitute and/or limited-term Food Services Field Assistants for its Juvenile Court and Community Schools Program. The role delivers and distributes meals to assigned school sites, serves meals and snacks to students, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards. It also involves food preparation, kitchen cleaning and upkeep, maintaining meal-count and food-inventory records, and sharing information about the Food Services Program with parents, staff, and other agencies. This position is not eligible for benefits. Applicants must complete all sections of the application and supplemental questions and attach a valid Food Service Handler Certification. Emailed or faxed supplemental documents are not accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Becoming a substitute or limited-term employee requires fingerprinting, currently costing $80 paid upfront by money order or cashier’s check. A separate $80 fingerprinting cost currently applies if selected later for a permanent position; it is deducted from the first regular paycheck. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Its employee commitments include respecting differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for one’s actions and their impact.

Requirements

  • Valid Food Handlers Card issued by the San Diego County Department of Health; applicants must attach a valid Food Service Handler Certification.
  • One year of experience performing food service and related clerical duties.
  • Complete all sections of the application and supplemental application questions and provide required supplemental documentation.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous school food service experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and distribute meals to assigned school sites.
  • Serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks to students.
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintain records related to meal counts and food inventory.
  • Provide information about the Food Services Program to parents, staff, and other agencies.
  • Assist with food preparation and general cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen.
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