Substitute Food Service Technician - Auxiliary Services​/Food Service - Modesto Junior College

Substitute Food Service Technician - Auxiliary Services/Food Service - Modesto Junior College

Site:
Modesto Junior College

Salary: $15–$16.25 per hour (2021‑2022 Classified Salary Schedule)

Working hours:

Monday‑Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm, up to 12 months per year, may include weekends and evenings.

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of food service support duties; prepares foods and snacks; performs cashiering and other general clerical duties; cleans and disinfects kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment; and performs related work as assigned.

• Basic principles and practices of food service and nutrition.
• Principles and practices of safe food handling and grill cooking.
• Methods and techniques of kitchen equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance.
• Standard food service terminology, appliances and equipment.
• Sanitation and safety practices and procedures.
• Basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes.

• Perform short order grill cooking.
• Operate a cash register and handle and count money.
• Clean and maintain food service areas, utensils and equipment.
• Adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods and snacks.
• Maintain foods at a proper temperature, work efficiently and effectively.
• Operate, clean and maintain various kitchen equipment and tools.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year performing quantity food preparation, service and kitchen maintenance duties in a commercial or institutional food service facility.

• None

• Prepares, packages and distributes foods such as sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees, grill items, and other foods; prepares coffees and other specialty beverages.
• Packages foods following predetermined portion control standards.
• Assists in maintaining assigned food service facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Assists in maintaining inventory control and operational records; recommends purchases to maintain supplies.
• Performs cashiering and other clerical functions; balances cash receipts and prepares money for deposit.
• Washes and stores pots, pans, utensils, containers and trays.
• Disassembles, sanitizes and reassembles food preparation equipment.
• Records food temperatures to ensure quality control.
• Determines when food quality has been compromised; disposes of unsafe or unwholesome food; determines whether food returned to the school can be retained.
• Determines and implements the appropriate method for storing food items to retain maximum freshness and shelf life.
• Assists with large scale food production and catering activities; participates in quantity food production and preparation; assists with delivery, set up and take down activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.
• Must obtain a valid Serv Safe certificate from the National Restaurant Association within three months of hire.

• Mobility: ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Dexterity: manual dexterity to operate food service related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects.
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read labels, documents, and computer screens and do food service work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others including substantial public contact.

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