Food Service Assistant III
Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Food Service Assistant III
Kern Community College District
Salary: $2,976.16 - $4,139.29 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY24-2501176
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Department: Food Services
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled food
production, preparation and service duties at an assigned campus;
train and provide work direction to assigned student workers and
staff; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean
and orderly condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Food Service Assistant III classification performs cashiering
and cash management duties in addition to performing responsible
food service preparation and service activities. Incumbents serve
as leads, training and providing work direction to assigned
students assistants and staff. The Food Service Assistant I
classification performs routine food service activities at an
assigned site. Incumbents prepare and serve food from a snack cart
and perform basic cashiering duties. The Food Service Assistant II
classification performs more responsible and varied food service
preparation and service activities in addition to performing
cashiering duties.
Representative Duties
Monitor and participate in the preparation, production and serving
of main dishes, bakery products and other large quantity dishes
according to menu specifications; observe quality and quantity of
food served according to established procedures; assure proper
temperature of foods.
Assure compliance with kitchen safety and sanitation regulations;
maintain food quality standards including appearance and
nutritional requirements; monitor and record temperature of
freezers and refrigerators.
Prepare and assemble sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables,
dressings, salads and other food items; set-up, replenish and
maintain cleanliness of salad bars as needed; monitor and replenish
stock levels of condiments, utensils and dishes; fill ice machine,
water container and soda dispensers.
Operate a cash register, calculator and coin counting machine;
perform cashiering duties; accept money for food and beverages
sold; maintain records of meals and beverages served and monies
collected; collect cash drawers at end of shift; read register
tapes and count cash drawers.
Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other
food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying
dishes and utensils as needed.
Train and provide work direction to assigned food service employees
and student workers; monitor the performance of staff in
production, preparation and serving activities; prepare time sheets
for student workers.
Estimate and cost food and supplies needed for operation; receive,
inspect, verify and accept delivery of food and supplies;
coordinate the storage of unused food and supplies and disposal of
unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of storing foods.
Prepare lunches and food carts for the child care centers; maintain
related records.
Inventory food supplies and equipment according to established
procedures; maintain related records.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school
cafeteria.
Assist with coordinating food service operations for catering,
luncheons and other special events as assigned; drive a vehicle to
transport food to outside events.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any Combination Equivalent To: Graduation from high school and two
years experience in the operation of preparing and/or serving
food.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's
License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Sanitation
Certificate.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.
Salary
, Range 33.0
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$2976.16 - $4139.29 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3077.79
monthly)
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is
filled. However, applications received by 05/06/25 are assured
consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to
extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process
at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any
personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This
includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of
the applicant.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or
universities outside of the United States must have their
coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member
of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).
A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online
application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in
the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the
necessary arrangements. (See our .)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff
diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The
District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and
does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion,
age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity,
color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability,
pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of
the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or
practices. (See our information.)
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for
authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization
should be established at the time of application submission.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving
food.
Math and cashiering skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Operation of food service equipment and a cash register.
Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the
cafeteria.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Inventory methods and practices.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Storage and rotation of perishable food.
Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary
condition.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation
regulations.
Prepare appetizing and nutritionally balanced meals.
Prepare and bake various bakery items such as bread, rolls, buns,
cakes and cookies.
Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored
properly.
Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and
regulations related to assigned activities.
Assign and review the work of others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow written or oral directions.
Maintain records.
All applicants must apply online at . Emails will not be
accepted.
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