Food Service Student Assistant (Children's Programs)

Definition and Purpose

The Food Service Student is a part-time, non-benefited position working with a Federal and State funded Childcare Food Program (CACFP) and is under the direct supervision of the Food Program Supervisor.

Requirements

Educational and Qualifying Experience, Skills, Licenses, Credentials

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to communicate knowledge and collaborate with others
• Must be able to work safely and maintain sanitation standards at all times
• Ability to work at part of a team
• Provide quality customer service for all staff, fellow students, and families.
• Reliable, self-motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, exceptional record-keeping abilities, and excellent time management skills.
• Coursework in Food Science and Nutrition preferred
• Food Safety and Sanitation Training preferred
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of children under 5 preferred
• Previous kitchen or cooking experience preferred
• Must pass fingerprints and criminal record clearance upon hiring
• Must provide proof of good physical condition MMR and Pertussis immunization and a negative tuberculosis (TB) test

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Nutrition Management
• Prepare food following Menu and standardized preparation guidelines
• Assure meals are delivered to classrooms on time and foods are served at appropriate temperature
• Routine cleaning, organization, and maintenance of all food program-related equipment and the service area
• Assist in recording meal components on Record and Menu Production Worksheet
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Maintain sanitary conditions for food preparation and ensure a safe environment for all participants. Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats
• Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area
• Maintain prompt hours and follow Children’s Center absence procedures
• Handle confidential information according to ASI policies and procedures
• Demonstrate ASI values in workplace demeanor and performance

Diversity and Inclusion

• Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of one’s own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Demonstrate effort to understand each person’s individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments.
• Participate in trainings and activities provided by ASI as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background Check

This position is subject to a background check (including criminal records) as well as National Address Locater (Social Security Number [SSN] Trace), 7 year County Criminal Search in each county and/or state the applicant lived in based on the SSN Trace, National Criminal Database Search, Name Search, Employment Verification (All employers in past 7 years) and Education Verification (Highest Degree). Credit Reports, Motor Vehicle Record Check and Professional License Verification may also be required based upon the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

Salary Schedule

• Hourly Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 per hour - $16.00 per hour

Requires summer availability

Requires a minimum of three consecutive quarters

Requires work during one academic break per year

Accepting Applications until 5/31/2024

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date revised: 1/1/2023