Food Service Worker - San Bernardino Community College : Job Details

Salary: $18.14 - $26.06 Hourly Location : San Bernardino, CA Job Type: Classified - Full-Time Job Number: 2426-00060 Department: Cafeteria Opening Date: 09/09/2025 Closing Date: 10/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm & Friday 5:30 am-2:00 pm HR Recruiter: Erica Mosley - [email protected] Work Days/Year: 218 Mission Statement: San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community. Job Description Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the efficient operation of the food service program. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from appropriate supervisor; checks with supervisor regarding non-routine assignments. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned student workers. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification.

Performs a variety of duties in the efficient operation of the food service program including setting up serving areas, setting up steam tables and ice trays, and setting out food and beverages; replenishes condiment tables as well as prepared and packaged food displays.

Takes food orders from customers; serves food to students and staff according to established procedures.

Assists with cooking; operates grill in preparing short order food items such as hamburgers and hot dogs; prepares daily soups and pizzas.

Assists with the preparation of a variety of food items such as fruits and vegetables; assists with making salads and preparing fruit cups; packages food as necessary according to established procedures.

Operates computerized point of sale (POS) system; makes change.

Maintains work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; removes and stacks dirty dishes; washes and cleans steam tables; cleans sink and eating surfaces; sweeps and mops; cleans and store utensils, pots, coffee urns, trays and kitchen equipment,

Operates a variety of modern kitchen equipment including slicer, grinder, grills, deep fryer, dishwashers, and related equipment.

Assists in preparing food for special events; sets up and may deliver food trays and carts; services food.

Transports and stores supplies; carries out trash and garbage; assists in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Perform other duties related to the primary job duties.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. CORE COMPETENCIES:Environmental Exposure Tolerance

• Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Accepts and endures the necessity of working in unpleasant or physically demanding conditions
• Shows established adaptation and performance under unpleasant or physically demanding conditions

Safety Focus

• Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Maintains high level of conscientious safety practice

General Physical Ability

• Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Applying motor and perceptual abilities requiring no specific technique, training or conditioning

Professional and Technical Expertise

• Applying technical subject matter to the job **
• Knows the rudimentary concepts of performing the essential technical operations

Adaptability

• Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires**
• Accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar

Innovation

• Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things**
• Fix what is broken; find solutions and fixes with resources at hand
• Finds new approaches to performing familiar tasks
• Create and invent new ideas; envision the unexpected, unexplored, untried**

Critical Thinking

• Analytically and logically evaluates information to resolve problems
• Follow guide, SOP or other step by step procedures for locating the source of a problem and fixing it
• May detect ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information or instructions**

Informing

• Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Mechanical Insight

• Chooses the right tool for the job
• Applies principles of mechanical advantage to get the work done
• Follows step-by-step assembly procedures, troubleshooting guides, and simple diagrams

Customer Focus

• Attending to the needs and expectations of customer
• Seeks information about the immediate and longer term needs of the customer
• Anticipates what the customer may want or expect in a product or service
• Works across organizational boundaries to meet customer needs **

Attention to Detail

• Focusing on the details of work content
• Shows care and thoroughness in adhering to process and procedures that assure quality
• Applies knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work**
• Applies skilled final touches on products

Using Technology

• Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Using basic features and functions of software and hardware

Valuing Diversity

• Shows acceptance of individual differences
• Welcomes input and inclusion of others who may be different from oneself
• Shows understanding and empathy for the challenges of groups seeking inclusion or dealing with perceived discrimination

**Lead, Advanced or Senior Level Positions Qualifications Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Experience: None. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handlers certification. Desired Education/Experience:

One year (1) experience in cafeteria work similar to the District's food service operation.

Physical Demands and Working Environment The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a food cafeteria setting; exposure to sharp knives and slicers, very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in food services. Incumbents may be required to work evenings. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a food cafeteria setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and twist; to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavier amounts of weight with or without assistance; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employment Requirements The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
• Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Forecasted Recruitment Timeline (please note that delays may cause adjustments to this timeline):FORECASTED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Internal HR Screening: 10/13/25-10/17/25 CSEA Testing: 10/20/25-10/24/25 1st Level Interviews: 10/27/25-10/31/25 2nd Level Interviews: 11/3/25-11/7/25 Board Date: 12/11/25 Projected Hire Date: 12/15/25 You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage. You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire. HEALTH CARE Medical Benefits- You may choose between seven medical plans:

• Anthem Blue Cross PPO Gold - Copay Only (offered at no cost)
• Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Classic HMO (offered at no cost)
• Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Premier HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross PPO 100A
• Anthem Blue Cross PPO 90C
• Kaiser Permanente $15 HMO
• Kaiser Permanente $30 HMO

Dental Benefits- You may choose between two dental plans:

• DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost)
• Delta Dental PPO.

Vision Benefits - Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost) CASH IN LIEU BENEFIT The district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan). LIFE INSURANCE Term Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy. The district pays the full cost of this coverage. Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children. VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANS The district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include:

• Disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

PRE-TAX RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN - As a district employee, you have two voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit. They are a 403(b) plan or 457(b) plan. You may participate in one or both of the plans. Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the districts third party administrators for all retirement savings plans. RETIREMENT PLANS CalPERS Retirement Plan - The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation. Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA. For more information on CalPERS: Classic Membership Retirement Formula Employee Contribution % CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 55 7% of base bay PEPRA Membership CalPERS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 7% of base pay CalSTRS Retirement Plan - The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories. Retirement Formula Employee Contribution % CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 60 10.25% of base bay CalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 10.205% of base pay 01 Do you have, or the ability to obtain, a Food Handlers Certification?

• Yes
• No

02 Describe any experience you have in cafeteria work similar to the District's food service operation. 03 Do you have at least one year (1) experience in cafeteria work similar to the District's food service operation?

• Yes
• No

04 I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the District and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the District reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.

• Yes
• No

05 Select the career website you used to find this employment opportunity:

• Sbccd.edu
• Indeed.com
• HigherEdJobs.com
• EdJoin.org
• CCCregistry.org
• Other

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