Food Service Worker

Our ideal candidate

You are a caring person with a basic knowledge of food preparation and safety who enjoys children and is eager to learn from them and staff. You are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with other staff, and communicate well orally and in writing with children and staff.

General description

This individual prepares, serves, and records meals and snacks from a planned menu for those enrolled in preschool programs to ensure the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children. This individual is also responsible for preserving clean areas for food handling and sanitizing food preparation equipment and dishes in accordance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines. This position is funded 100 percent by the CACFP.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Follow a planned menu to prepare daily meals and snacks for children
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks, and baby bottles as needed following CACFP meal pattern requirements
• Serve meals and snacks to children
• Assure compliance with approved safety practices and maintain sanitary food preparation and working conditions
• Ensure that food is handled properly and safely in accordance with CACFP safety requirements on temperatures, sanitation, and storage
• Maintain food inventory records, meal counts, and menu production records
• Prepare routine CACFP required reports and enter meal data into Minute Menu software
• Launder bibs, wash cloths, and other items as needed on a daily basis
• Wash and sanitize dishes, counter tops, and tables
• Sweep and vacuum areas where meals have been prepared

Education: High school diploma preferred; food service certification highly desirable

Experience: Any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job

Knowledgeof:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in food preparation, including CACFP requirements
• Preparation and service of a variety of food in large quantities for breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Basic use of kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and timelines by organizing time and work
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, children, and student parents
• Communicate effectively with staff, children, and student parents
• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and baby bottles as required
• Use basic kitchen utensils and cooking equipment
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty pounds
• Follow basic practices of kitchen safety and sanitation
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain high level of personal hygiene
• Lift and carry students, supplies, etc. of light-to-medium weight (up to 50 pounds) on an occasional basis

Licenses and certificates

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the use of a dependable automobile are required.

Working conditions

Kitchen and child care environment. Responsible to maintain a high level of personal hygiene. Required to wear hair net and gloves when preparing food.

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for an Overview of Our Application & Selection Process .

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

• This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

• Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

• If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

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• Santa Barbara County Education Office

• (805) 964-4711

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