Substitute Food Service Worker

Company: Taft College
Location: Taft
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Substitute Food Service Worker

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.
This is an ongoing position and will remain open until positions are filled.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, perform a variety of tasks in the food service area; assists with cafeteria service, snack bar and as a cashier as assigned, performs additional duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.

Assists in the preparation of food for service.
Assures that food is ready for service on time.
Follows proper sanitary and safety standards for food preparation.
Helps serve meals.
Fills ice and juice dispensers; stocks snack bar, Pepsi machine.
Cleans assigned work area.
Washes cooking utensils effectively and quickly.
Empties trash containers and sanitize, if necessary.
Assists in he cleaning of floors in the cafeteria serving area.
Cleans kitchen equipment
Depending on shift assignment, opens and locks all cafeteria doors and secures the facility.
Operates cash register and accompanying computer terminal to receive cash and record sales; close out and balance cash after shift; prepare or assist in preparing general reports.
Records meal plan usage.
Sets up and replenishes salad bar as needed; stores leftover items and cleans up the area.
Responsible for dispensing, storing, and rotating supplies used in the serving area; such as restocking cups, drinks, crackers, etc. prior to serving time.
May transport food following proper sanitary and safety standards
Performs related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and prior food service experience.
A demonstrative sensitivity to, and respect for, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background, and sexual orientation of community college students

Desirable Qualification:
Cash handling experience

Special Licenses/Certifications:
Satisfactory score on food service examination.
Possess or be able to obtain Serve-Safe certificate within six months of employment.

Knowledge of:
Basic math for addition and subtraction.
Sanitation and kitchen safety procedures.
Food serving procedures to meet time schedules.
Use of cleaners and detergents as provided.
Operation of electronic cash register and computer terminal.
Taft College meal plan.

Ability to:
Account for money and balance cash register.
Prepare food according to instructions of supervisor.
Understand and administer meal plan.
Perform routine, repetitive work.
Serve the public and students with poise and tact.
Follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and the public.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Assignments are typically 19 hours per week and 11 months per year.
May require over-time, evening, weekend or holiday hours throughout the year.
Work is generally performed indoors but may involve traveling to district or county offices to complete assignments or for research, workshops, training or meetings.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed matter, and observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to bend and twist, run and lift.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with physical disabilities.

Environment:
Work is generally performed in a busy institutional kitchen and dining facility but may also visit classrooms and attend meetings and training offsite. May stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a part-time, as needed position with no guarantee of hours. This position is a Grade 7 on the Classified Salary Schedule with a starting rate of $19.67 per hour. This position is not eligible for participation in District benefit programs.

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