Substitute Food Service Worker

Substitute Food Service Worker

About the Employer

Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students.

We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College.

Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments.

Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Substitute Food Service Worker

Salary: $18.14 Hourly

Location: San Bernardino Valley College and/or Crafton Hills College, CA

Job Type:

Department: Various Departments

Job Number: 2426-00006

Closing: Continuous

Job Description

This posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants for the current and/or upcoming academic year. While the department may not be actively recruiting at this time, applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have submitted complete application materials will be contacted if a substitute position becomes available.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the efficient operation of the food service program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from appropriate supervisor; checks with supervisor regarding non-routine assignments. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned student workers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification.

Performs a variety of duties in the efficient operation of the food service program including setting up serving areas, setting up steam tables and ice trays, and setting out food and beverages; replenishes condiment tables as well as prepared and packaged food displays.

Takes food orders from customers; serves food to students and staff according to established procedures.

Assists with cooking; operates grill in preparing short order food items such as hamburgers and hot dogs; prepares daily soups and pizzas.

Assists with the preparation of a variety of food items such as fruits and vegetables; assists with making salads and preparing fruit cups; packages food as necessary according to established procedures.

Operates computerized point of sale (POS) system; makes change.

Maintains work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; removes and stacks dirty dishes; washes and cleans steam tables; cleans sink and eating surfaces; sweeps and mops; cleans and store utensils, pots, coffee urns, trays and kitchen equipment,

Operates a variety of modern kitchen equipment including slicer, grinder, grills, deep fryer, dishwashers, and related equipment.

Assists in preparing food for special events; sets up and may deliver food trays and carts; services food.

Transports and stores supplies; carries out trash and garbage; assists in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Perform other duties related to the primary job duties.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Environmental Exposure Tolerance

Performing under physically demanding conditions

Accepts and endures the necessity of working in unpleasant or physically demanding conditions

Shows established adaptation and performance under unpleasant or physically demanding conditions

Safety Focus

Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Maintains high level of conscientious safety practice

General Physical Ability

Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination

Applying motor and perceptual abilities requiring no specific technique, training or conditioning

Professional and Technical Expertise

Applying technical subject matter to the job **

Knows the rudimentary concepts of performing the essential technical operations

Adaptability

Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires**

Accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar

Innovation

Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things**

Fix what is broken; find solutions and fixes with resources at hand

Finds new approaches to performing familiar tasks

Create and invent new ideas; envision the unexpected, unexplored, untried**

Critical Thinking

Analytically and logically evaluates information to resolve problems

Follow guide, SOP or other step by step procedures for locating the source of a problem and fixing it

May detect ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information or instructions**

Informing

Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Mechanical Insight

Chooses the right tool for the job

Applies principles of mechanical advantage to get the work done

Follows step-by-step assembly procedures, troubleshooting guides, and simple diagrams

Customer Focus

Attending to the needs and expectations of customer

Seeks information about the immediate and longer term needs of the customer

Anticipates what the customer may want or expect in a product or service

Works across organizational boundaries to meet customer needs **

Attention to Detail

Focusing on the details of work content

Shows care and thoroughness in adhering to process and procedures that assure quality

Applies knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work**

Applies skilled final touches on products

Using Technology

Working with electronic hardware and software applications

Using basic features and functions of software and hardware

Valuing Diversity

Shows acceptance of individual differences

Welcomes input and inclusion of others who may be different from oneself

Shows understanding and empathy for the challenges of groups seeking inclusion or dealing with perceived discrimination

**Lead, Advanced or Senior Level Positions

Qualifications

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: None.

Desired Education/Experience: Some experience in cafeteria work similar to the District's food service operation.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handlers certification.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a food cafeteria setting; exposure to sharp knives and slicers, very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in food services. Incumbents may be required to work evenings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a food cafeteria setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and twist; to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavier amounts of weight with or without assistance; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.

Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment

Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's sbccd.edu/about-sbccd/board-of-trustees/policies-and-procedures/index.php.

To apply, visit: apptrkr/6337612

The San Bernardino Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

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