Position Title
Child Development Center Food Service Worker - Substitute (Hourly as Needed)
Position Type
Classified Substitute pool
Number of Months Assignment
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Monday through Friday between 7:30am – 3:00pm (schedule varies)
Department
Child Development Center
About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of an administrator or manager, assists in planning and preparing meals for the Child Development Center; assists with maintaining inventory and procuring of supplies to ensure proper nutritional meals are served to children during classroom and daycare activities.
Representative Duties
1. Prepares meals (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon and/or early evening supplements), for the children in the Child Development Center. E
2. Assists in the planning, preparation, and storage of foods in accordance with guidelines set by the State Nutrition Program. E
3. Maintains a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with proper Health Department Regulations, Occupation Safety standards, and College prepared standards in the operation of the food services program of the Child Development Center. E
4. Records specialized information for documentation purposes. E
5. Assists in shopping for necessary supplies for use in the meal program. E
6. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E
7. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.
- California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
- Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Childcare Food Program health, safety, and nutrition standards.
- Basic food preparation, health, and safety procedures for the kitchen.
- Methods, procedures and techniques for preparation, heating, and serving large quantities of food.
- Sanitation, hygiene, and safety practices and procedures in operation of a food service program.
- Standard cafeteria appliances and equipment.
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
- Methods and procedures for requisitioning, receiving, and storing food and supplies.
- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
- Record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
- Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) related to the scope and area of the assignment.
Ability to:
- Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Use and care for basic kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Prepare and serve a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Understand and follow standard kitchen, food preparation, and storage procedures within established guidelines and in accordance and compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those encountered during the course of work.
Education and Experience
- High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED); AND
- Six (6) + months of food service experience.
- Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Serv Safe Certification.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
- May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in food preparation and service.
- Food Handler’s Training/Serve Safe
- Serve Safe Certificate
Distinguishable Characteristics
The Child Development Center Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification within the Child Development Center Food Service series. The incumbent assists with a variety of program responsibilities including but not limited to meal planning, preparation, and service to children, submitting procurement requests for supplies, and maintaining a clean and healthy environment for children and staff.
The Child Development Center Food Service Worker is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Worker in that the latter is the senior, lead level classification within the Child Development Center Food Service Worker series. The incumbent plans, prepares, and schedules meals and snacks; performs administrative responsibilities related to the nutritional program including ensuring the Food Service Program meets the nutritional and health requirements of the program; prepares reports and responds to audits on behalf of the program.
Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to walk/stand for extended periods of time; hear and speak; lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy trays, carts and supplies weighing approximately 25 pounds, and with assistance up to approximately 50 pounds; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; use sight to monitor food quality and quantity and count money.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work under typical kitchen and cafeteria environment, with constant interruptions, noise level may vary depending on activities; subject to heat from ovens and cold from refrigerators or freezers; exposure to hot foods and equipment; work with knives, slicers, or other sharp objects; exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes; occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Food Services Worker Substitute. This is an hourly as needed position.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
