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Food Service/Bookstore Assistant

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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Classification Title Food Service/Bookstore Assistant
Working Title
Recruitment Limits
Location District Wide
Pay Information
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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE
Range (na)
Department District Wide
The Position
Entry level position. All Food Service staff is responsible for maintaining effective customer service levels. Under the direction of a Supervisor, Lead Food Service Worker, or Senior Food Service Worker, perform routine duties of an assigned area of food services, snack bar, or other food operation; maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; perform cashier and clerical duties. Performs basic and routine food preparation, serving, and routine facility cleaning and maintenance and may involve some basic direction of students or other food service personnel in an assigned area.

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Major Responsibilities
Typical functions performed include, but are not limited to
Serving food to customers
Stocking food products in beverage coolers and snack rack
Cashiering
Qualifications
Requires no previous experience in the food service industry.
Should be able to read, write and communicate with a wide range of people.
Should be willing and able to easily take direction.
Desired Qualifications
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
All food handlers are required by San Diego County Code to possess either a valid food handler card issued by a county-authorized food handler training school or a County of San Diego food handler test administered by the current food safety manager who has passed a state-approved food safety certification exam.

The state-approved exams are:
ServSafe / National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Phone: (800) 765-4842
Website: http://www.nraef.org

Experior Assessments
Phone: (800) 786-3926
Website: http://www.expexam.com

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Phone: (619) 885-5522 or (800)446-0257
Website: http://www.nrfsp.com

NOTE: You need to ATTACH this document during the “Attach documents” step of this application process – please use “Licenses/Certificates/Credentials” as the document type.
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, faculty and classified professionals.
Working Conditions
May occasionally require SOME physical exertion, stamina and flexibility.
Moderate extremes with some exposure to less desirable conditions.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Conditions of Employment:
| SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccination card or Vaccination Exemption;
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00272

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • No Response
    • SDCCD employment web site
    • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
    • CA Community Colleges Registry
    • Craig's List
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Professional organization/publication
    • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
    • SDCCD Employee
    • Job Fair
    • Other (list below)
  2. If other, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a current SDCCD employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your employee ID:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

    (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials
  2. Résumé