Los Alamitos Unified School District
Food Service Assistant Substitute
Los Alamitos Unified School District, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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. 01
What is your highest level of education? 02
How many years of experience do you have in quantity food preparation and service? Experience must be listed in application or resume in order to be considered. 03
Provide details on your experience in quantity food preparation and service. 04
What is your availability to substitute? 05
Please verify that you have reviewed your application for accuracy and completeness by typing your name below. Required Question
$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. 01
What is your highest level of education? 02
How many years of experience do you have in quantity food preparation and service? Experience must be listed in application or resume in order to be considered. 03
Provide details on your experience in quantity food preparation and service. 04
What is your availability to substitute? 05
Please verify that you have reviewed your application for accuracy and completeness by typing your name below. Required Question