Entry Level Food Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.78 Hourly
Location : Auxiliary Office, CA
Job Type: Substitute, On-Call
Job Number: FSA SUBS 3/25
Department: Food Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor or designee, assemble, prepare, cook
and serve food items for an assigned work station in a high school or middle school;
maintain daily records of items sold and money received. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Food Service Assistant III classification differs from other classes in the Food
Service Assistant series in that the Food Service Assistant class is the advanced level
class in the series. Incumbents are responsible for a specific work station in a high school
and duties include assembling, preparing, cooking and serving food items; assist with
daily inventory of amount of food prepared, receiving cash and recording amounts sold.
The Food Service Assistant III classification performs duties which require a higher level
of independent accountability and perform duties that are more complex and diverse.
The Food Service Assistant I class is the entry-level position of the Food Service
Assistant series. Incumbents typically require additional supervision for daily activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food for an assigned workstation in a
timely manner, assuring quality and quantity of foods prepared.
2. Maintain daily records of foods prepared and sold and count items remaining;
submit records to supervisor.
3. Assemble and prepare a variety of food items such as entrees, fruits and
vegetables; make salads, prepare fruit cups, etc.
4. Prepare a variety of scratch type items such as, but not limited to, salad dressings
and sauces. Activities may include opening cans and other food containers,
mixing and assembling food items as well as washing, cutting, measuring,
scooping, and mixing food items.
5. Set up work and serving areas; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with
adequate food, beverages and supplies. Set up, display and maintain attractive
point of sale merchandise.
6. Receive money from students and deposit into point-of-sale computer; make
change; assist supervisor in counting and reconciling money at the end of the day;
assume responsibility for cash balances; may act as supervisor when supervisor is
absent.
7. Maintain work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; wash sanitize and
clean and store utensils, trays and kitchen equipment; sweep floors, using proper
cleaning and sanitizing methods for food services facility.
8. Store unused food items according to appropriate standards to assure health and
sanitation standards are followed in accordance with local health department
standards.
9. Operate a variety of kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances in a safe manner.
10. Attend and participate in a variety of trainings and in-services as needed.
11. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Health and safety regulations
Oral and written communication skills
Methods of assembling, preparing and cooking food in large quantities
Principles and practices of safety and sanitation
Standard kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances
Simple record-keeping techniques
Basic math and cashiering skills
Ability to:
Assemble, prepare, cook and serve a variety of food items in large quantities in a sanitary
manner
Maintain records of assigned work station operation
Operate kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances in a safe manner
Operate and maintain basic food service equipment
Follow applicable health and sanitation requirements
Lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
Make change and arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Work efficiently during rush conditions
Work cooperatively with others maintaining interpersonal skill of tact, patience, and
courtesy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Follow instructions and procedures as directed from lead personnel
Utilize proper methods of food preparation, rotation and storage
Operate computerized point of sale system
Post simple records
Apply safety and sanitation techniques
Learn laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and
specific to Los Alamitos Unified School District
Commit to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and priority goals
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Some high school and two years of experience in quantity food preparation and service.
LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Food Handler's Certificate required by the local Health Department.
Los Alamitos Unified School District offers a generous fringe benefit package for employees working at least .75 FTE. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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