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Food Service Assistant III
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $36,463.80 - $50,714.52 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
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Food Service Assistant III - Temporary/Hourly/Short-Term
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $2,821.00 - $3,923.50 a month
- Temporary
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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Food Service Assistant II - Temporary Pool
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $36,463.80 - $50,714.52 a year
- Temporary
- Basic math
- Driver's License
- University
- Health insurance
Food Service Assistant II -- Temporary Pool
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
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- Temporary
- Basic math
- Team management
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Food Service Assistant III

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$36,463.80 - $50,714.52 a year

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Stock rotation management
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Working with students
Kitchen staff training
Managing kitchen staff
Baked goods production
Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description

Salary

$36,463.80 - $50,714.52 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FY24-2501176-2

College

Bakersfield College

Department

Food Services

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Salary Range/Class

33.0

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

12/29/2025

Internal Posting Information

None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled food production, preparation and service duties at an assigned campus; train and provide work direction to assigned student workers and staff; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Food Service Assistant III classification performs cashiering and cash management duties in addition to performing responsible food service preparation and service activities. Incumbents serve as leads, training and providing work direction to assigned students assistants and staff. The Food Service Assistant I classification performs routine food service activities at an assigned site. Incumbents prepare and serve food from a snack cart and perform basic cashiering duties. The Food Service Assistant II classification performs more responsible and varied food service preparation and service activities in addition to performing cashiering duties.

Representative Duties

Monitor and participate in the preparation, production and serving of main dishes, bakery products and other large quantity dishes according to menu specifications; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods.

Assure compliance with kitchen safety and sanitation regulations; maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements; monitor and record temperature of freezers and refrigerators.

Prepare and assemble sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables, dressings, salads and other food items; set-up, replenish and maintain cleanliness of salad bars as needed; monitor and replenish stock levels of condiments, utensils and dishes; fill ice machine, water container and soda dispensers.

Operate a cash register, calculator and coin counting machine; perform cashiering duties; accept money for food and beverages sold; maintain records of meals and beverages served and monies collected; collect cash drawers at end of shift; read register tapes and count cash drawers.

Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed.

Train and provide work direction to assigned food service employees and student workers; monitor the performance of staff in production, preparation and serving activities; prepare time sheets for student workers.

Estimate and cost food and supplies needed for operation; receive, inspect, verify and accept delivery of food and supplies; coordinate the storage of unused food and supplies and disposal of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of storing foods.

Prepare lunches and food carts for the child care centers; maintain related records.

Inventory food supplies and equipment according to established procedures; maintain related records.

Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria.

Assist with coordinating food service operations for catering, luncheons and other special events as assigned; drive a vehicle to transport food to outside events.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and two years experience in the operation of preparing and/or serving food.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Sanitation Certificate.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
Math and cashiering skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Operation of food service equipment and a cash register.
Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Inventory methods and practices.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Storage and rotation of perishable food.
Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO
Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Prepare appetizing and nutritionally balanced meals.
Prepare and bake various bakery items such as bread, rolls, buns, cakes and cookies.
Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Assign and review the work of others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow written or oral directions.
Maintain records.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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