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Food Service Assistant II, Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

Employer
Antelope Valley College
Location
Lancaster, CA, CA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, performs a variety of duties in the preparation and serving large quantities of foods in the cafeteria; maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; oversees operations supervises, trains, and provides work direction to student workers. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

  • Perform a variety of duties in the preparation and serving large quantities of foods in the cafeteria; maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. (E)
  • Prepares grills, reheats or heats a variety of foods, assuring sanitation and safety measures are observed and food is served in an appetizing manner. (E)
  • Takes food orders and prepares requested food items; serve and sells food to students and faculty. (E)
  • Supervises, trains, and provides work direction to student workers. (E)
  • Opens and closes facilities; stocks and replenishes cooking stations, grill area and salad bar; refill napkins, cups, ice, trays, condiments and other items as necessary. (E)
  • Confers with the Food Service Supervisor regarding operations, problems, personnel, sales and other issues. (E)
  • Trains and provides work direction to student workers involved in food preparation and service and kitchen clean up; assigns student workers according to volume and operations. (E)
  • Maintains serving and display counters in a clean and orderly manner; stocks food display cases as required. (E)
  • Fills in for Food Service Supervisor in her absence; assists with menu, catering, product ordering and receiving. (E)
  • Serves as cashier in the absence of the cashier; collects money and makes change; solve issues or issues related to cashier operation; secures cash drawers and closes out cash registers. (E)
  • Ensures proper food production and quality control of prepared foods. (E)
  • Prepares and serves a wide variety of specialty food items for dinners, luncheons, meetings, banquets, coffees, and other special events; assists with catering, preparation of food, set-up and serving special events. (E)
  • Operates a variety of food service equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, fryer, oven, grill, beverage machines and others. (E)
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, food handlers certificate and two years of increasingly responsible high volume and quality food service preparation and experience.


    KNOWLEDGE OF:

    • Principles of training and providing work direction.

    • Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.

    • Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.

    • Basic math and cashiering skills.

    • Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.

    • Basic record-keeping techniques.

    • Weights and measures used in cooking.

    • Oral and written communication skills.

    • Methods of cleaning and maintaining food preparation and service areas, utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

    ABILITY TO:

    • Perform supervisory duties in the cafeteria.

    • Train and provide work direction to student workers as assigned.

    • Prepare, serve and sell food in the cafeteria.

    • Maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

    • Make change quickly and accurately.

    • Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

    • Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.

    • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively.

    • Understand and follow oral and written directions.

    • Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

    • Operate a cash register and make change accurately.

    • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

    • Follow health and sanitation requirements.


    OTHER INFORMATION

    WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise, train, and provide work direction to hourly and student workers.

    CONTACTS: Co-workers, student workers, vendors, repair and security personnel, other departmental personnel.

    PHYSICAL EFFORT:

    • Lifting moderately heavy objects.

    • Standing for extended periods of time.

    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment.

    • Bending at the waist.

    • Serving customers.

    • Carrying, pushing or pulling trays and carts.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Food service environment.

    • Heat from ovens.

    • Handling hot foods and objects.

    • Exposure to cleaning chemicals and liquids.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
  • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
    • Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
    • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
    • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
    • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
    • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
    VISA
    AVC does not sponsor visas.

    ACCOMMODATIONS
    If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

    COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

    AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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    Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

    Organization

    Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

    Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
    Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

    This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

    Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

    We offer:

    Associate Degree Programs

    Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

    Career Technical Programs

    Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

    Transfer/General Education Courses

    Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

    Basic Skills Courses

    Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

    Student Support and Instructional Support

    A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

    Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

    Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

    Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

    Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.

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