Job Details

(Temporary/Substitute) Cafeteria Assistant

Position Number: 7043737
Location: Redding, CA
Position Type: Food Services

(Temporary/Substitute) Cafeteria Assistant

Salary: $17.13 Hourly
Location: Shasta College - Main Campus - Redding, CA
Job Type: Temporary Hourly Staff
Department: Administrative Services
Job Number: 2022-00560
Closing: Continuous

Description
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

The Shasta College Student Services department is seeking to build a pool of qualified applicants for substitute cafeteria work. We will respond to applications based on our current needs.

To assist in the preparation and packaging of food items in a cafeteria, snack bar, or for food vending machines; to serve food and perform cashiering duties in a cafeteria or snack bar; and to maintain food service equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. This job class performs a wide variety of routine to responsible duties related to day-to-day food service/cafeteria operations as assigned.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Assists in preparing foods such as sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, hamburgers, and other hot/cold foods
Assists in preparing baked goods
Washes and prepares fruits and vegetables
Slices, assembles, mixes, stirs, blends, counts, weighs or measures a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities
Wraps and/or packages food items into specified food portions for sale
Cooks and warms food for serving on site
Sets up serving counters/lines/food wells with appropriate food items and supplies
Dishes and serves food items to students and adults
Replenishes food items as needed during service
Inventories food on hand before/after meals/service
Restocks food items and supplies as needed; reports needs to supervisor
Receives and dispenses storeroom supplies
Directs and supervises student helpers during serving periods
Replenishes food items in vending machines as needed
Assists in collecting and counting vending machine money and refills moneychanger
Makes minor repairs to vending machines
Performs cashiering duties; receives money and makes change
Cleans serving counters and storage/work areas to include walk-in iceboxes and freezers
Dismantles, cleans, and reassembles food service vending equipment/machines
Washes trays, plates, utensils, pots/pans, and serving equipment
Packages and properly stores leftover food and supplies
Performs heavy lifting as needed
Assists in the setup, preparation, serving, and clean up foods for special functions as assigned
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required

Knowledge of:

The proper use and care of kitchen, cafeteria, and snack bar food serving utensils and equipment
Basic methods of quality food preparation
Proper food storage methods and procedures
Basic cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures related to food service operations

Ability to:

Learn and effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations
Understand and follow both oral and written instructions
Perform a variety of food preparation and cleaning tasks
Learn to operate assigned food service appliances and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Assist in the preparation, serving, and packaging of food items
Prepare entrees, salads, and dessert items as assigned
Accurately perform routine mathematical calculations using basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Accurately make change
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties such as lifting heavy cases or standing for prolonged periods of time
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Experience/Education

Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade of high school and one year paid experience in a college cafeteria or snack bar work

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shastacc/jobs/5290013/temporary-substitute-cafeteria-assistant