Bakersfield,CA,USA Part-time Cafeteria General Helper

The hiring establishment is a school district that provides various educational and support services across multiple district offices. As a key part of the district's commitment to student health and nutrition, they employ staff dedicated to preparing and serving food in school cafeterias. This includes maintaining sanitary conditions in food preparation areas and ensuring meals meet health standards. The position type is classified as a Classified Substitute, offering flexible working hours at various district locations. The hourly wage for this role is $17.69, providing a competitive rate for substitute workers. This role is designed for individuals interested in supporting the day-to-day food service operations within a school district environment, contributing to the well-being of students and staff through efficient and safe food handling practices. The Classified Substitute role focuses on service level duties that assist with food preparation, setup, and serving within school cafeterias. The substitute will be responsible for helping prepare, assemble, count, and portion various food items including fruits, vegetables, frozen and cooked ingredients used in meal preparation. This position participates actively in setting up the cafeteria service lines to allow students to select meals with ease and assists with delivering meals to classrooms. The role involves using kitchen equipment such as commercial food processors, mixers, slicing machines, dishwashers, and warming ovens to assist in baking, cooking, and preparing meat and bread products. The incumbent will be involved in receiving, inspecting, and storing food and supplies, maintaining inventory rotation standards. They will also monitor food temperatures at required intervals during preparation to comply with health and safety guidelines. Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and work areas is a critical part of the role, ensuring compliance with Health Department standards and maintaining a safe environment for all kitchen activities. Additionally, the position includes learning to operate as a point-of-sale cashier, handling transactions, entering data into computerized systems, and assisting with the compilation of daily receipts. Substitute employees will collaborate with custodial and maintenance staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and equipment function. The district provides ongoing training and meetings to ensure that all substitute food service workers are up to date with food handling procedures, safety protocols, and customer service best practices. The position also supports preparing food for special events, field trips, and other pre-scheduled activities. Substitute workers will demonstrate the ability to work under supervision, follow oral and written instructions accurately, and adapt to varying shifts and locations within the district offices. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, part-time work within a supportive team environment, contributing positively to the nutrition program and student experience in the schools.

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in large quantity food preparation and serving preferred
• Ability to perform routine duties under direct supervision
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to add and subtract using decimals and fractions
• Ability to work varying shifts and locations
• Ability to obtain a ServSafe certificate
• Must pass an approved pre-placement medical assessment
• Resume
• May require ServSafe certification