Substitute Food Service Worker

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.

About The Position

The Substitute Food Service Worker supports CAPSLO’s food service program through food preparation, cleaning, meal-service setup, shopping, delivery, and related tasks. The role helps ensure smooth program operations and support for individuals and families in need. The worker cleans and sanitizes equipment, appliances, work surfaces, and work areas during production and after meals; washes dishes, pots, and pans; sweeps and mops; and loads and unloads the dishwasher. The worker also sets up meal service for classes, assists with food pre-preparation, and transports meals from a central kitchen using a CAPSLO vehicle. Depending on the assigned department, job-related travel may require a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance. When driving is an essential job function, candidates must be at least 21 years old and have at least three years of driving experience. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Duties may change at any time, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • For positions where driving is an essential job function, be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of three years of driving experience.
  • Depending on the assigned department, have a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance when required for job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in commercial or institutional food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and sanitize equipment, appliances, work surfaces, and work areas during production and following meal service.
  • Wash dishes, pots, and pans; sweep and mop; and load and unload the dishwasher.
  • Set up meal service for classes.
  • Load food transport containers into the delivery vehicle and unload empty containers.
  • Deliver meals from a central kitchen using a CAPSLO vehicle.
  • Assist with food pre-preparation, including washing, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables and mixing and stirring prepared foods.
  • Follow applicable safety rules and practices and take reasonable precautions to maximize safety for oneself, coworkers, clients, and children.
  • Support the goals and objectives of CAPSLO.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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