FOOD SERVICES WORKER (PART-TIME)

See NOTE below for future wage increases.

Do you enjoy cooking and serving food? Would you love to work in a fast-paced, busy environment? Join the City of National City's Nutrition Center staff in preparing and serving freshly prepared meals to our senior citizen community. The Nutrition Center has an immediate need to fill one (1) vacancy for a part-time Food Services Worker. This list may also be used to fill future vacancies.

THE CITY:
National City's multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County's second oldest city, is truly "In the center of it all." National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

THE DEPARTMENT:
The Library & Community Services Department provides services for all community members for their lifelong learning and growth. The department encompasses the Library, Recreation Services and Senior Services, including the Senior Nutrition Program. The Library & Community Services Department provides information, resources, programs and community engagement for all residents.

THE POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Executive Chef, to perform a variety of unskilled duties, assuming responsibility for all aspects of preparation for serving and cleaning the kitchen and dining facility; and perform related work as necessary.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Employees in this position are typically scheduled Monday through Friday.

BENEFITS:
This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

NOTE:
The Food Services Worker classification is scheduled to receive a wage increase of 6.84% effective the first full pay period in January 2024.

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Assists in preparing main meals.
• Cleans and prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking.
• Prepares salads, drinks, and simple desserts (i.e. gelatin and pudding).
• Portions all food items and ensure proper temperatures are maintained in accordance with basic food safety as taught in the required Food Handlers' Class.
• Cleans basic kitchen equipment including pots, pans, and dishes.
• Cleans and sweeps floors when needed.
• Vacuums dining area and entrance when needed.
• Assists in serving prepared food on serving line and serves in dining room when needed.
• Operates kitchen equipment (e.g., potato peeler, mixer, blender, steamer, kettle, coffee machine).
• Operates equipment in a safe manner and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• May assist in unloading and putting away items.
• Performs other related duties as necessary, including but not limited to receiving food and dry goods.

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of experience in high-volume food production preparation in an institutional, restaurant, or bakery environment.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

• Valid California Food Handler's Card (required at the time of appointment).
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License (required at the time of appointment).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Safety practices for kitchen and food preparation equipment; operation of kitchen equipment; standard sanitation and cleaning practices; food preparation and service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Perform physically exerting work, including properly lifting in excess of 40 pounds, standing for long periods of time, bending and reaching; exposure to moisture, noise and heat. May require some prolonged work in refrigerated areas.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Bilingual in Spanish.

The Nutrition Center has an immediate need to fill this position. Based upon review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be referred to the department for consideration after the closing date.
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