Salary: $20.55 - $24.97 Hourly
Location : Oak Middle School, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: FSA III 4-2025
Department: Food Services
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Vacancy is Part-Time, 15 hours per week with the following schedule:11:00am - 2:00pm M - F Tentative Written Exam: Tuesday, 5/6
Tentative Oral Panel Interview: Monday, 5/12
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, middle school, or elementary school; maintain daily records of items sold and money received.
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 and duties include assembling, preparing, cooking and serving food items; assist with daily inventory of amount of food prepared, receiving cash, recording amounts sold and running related reports. 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. Generate related reports in the back-office system as needed.
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. Conduct inventory counts or process daily pick lists when needed.
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: Any combination equivalent to: some high school and two years of experience in quantity food preparation and service.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid Food Handler's Certificate is preferred.
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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What is your highest level of education?
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How many years of experience do you have in quantity food preparation and service?
NOTE: Experience must be listed the work experience section of your application to be considered
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Briefly describe your relevant experience in quantity food preparation and service.
NOTE:Experience must be listed the work experience section of your application to be considered.
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Do you possess a current Food Handler's Certificate?
NOTE: If yes, please attach your current Food Handler's Certificate to your application.
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Please type your name below to certify that you have reviewed your application for accuracy and completeness.
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