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Food Services Worker - Substitute

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Number CLA00376P
Position Title Food Services Worker - Substitute
Position Type Classified Substitute pool
Percentage Employee
Number of Months Assignment
Starting Date As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Monday through Friday between 7:00am – 5:00pm (schedule varies)
Salary Range 13
Salary
$19.05 Hourly
Shift Differential
FLSA Non-Exempt
Location Main Campus
Department Child Development Center
Open Date 01/05/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
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 supervision of the Senior Food Services Worker, assists in planning and preparing meals; assists in procuring supplies; and to do other work as required.
Representative Duties
1. Assists in the planning, preparation and storage of foods in accordance to guidelines set by the State Nutrition Program. E

2. Prepares number of meals (breakfast, lunch, and p.m. supplements), for the children in the Center. E

3. Records specialized information for documentation purposes. E

4. Assists in shopping for necessary supplies for use in the meal program. E

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Basic food preparation, health and safety procedures for the kitchen.

ABILITY TO:
  • Follow directions and also have the skills to work independently.
  • Use and care for basic kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Equivalencies
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
Desired Qualifications
CPR and First Aid, Serve Safe Food Safety Certificate, experience working in a state funded food program.
Distinguishable Characteristics
Working Conditions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please describe your experience with food preparation for breakfast, lunch and p.m. supplements for children.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please describe in detail any training/education you have had in safe food handling practices.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What additional trainings or certificates do you hold that can support you in this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * List some common food allergies/food restrictions and explain how you would perform your duties being mindful of these.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Other Documents