Cafe Associate

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Cafe Associate

Salary

$29,680.00 - $40,014.00 Annually

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Job Type

Classified Staff

Job Number

O-020-20

Division

Orange Coast College

Department

IS/CHS/Cafeteria

Opening Date

11/27/2019

Closing Date

1/3/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition

About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation's largest -- and finest -- community colleges, enrolling more than 25,000 students each semester. OCC's has an unwavering commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and rich racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 21,498 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 35% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African- American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 31% are White, and 6% are multiracial. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).

Summary
Performs food preparation, portioning, packaging, service, and clean up at a campus locale that may also serve as support for a culinary education program.  Performs as a cashier, operating a point-of-sale computer and may train first year culinary students.
 
Distinguishing Career Features
The Cafe Associate is the first level in a service-oriented career ladder.  The Café Associate requires the ability to prepare food items, organize a service line, operate a snack bar, operate a point of sale computer, and perform basic production-oriented record keeping.   A Café Specialist may serve as an assistant team leader or demonstrate a higher level of specialization such as with special events, restaurant-style menus, supporting a standalone site, and production record keeping.  Advancement potential exists to events coordination and leadership in culinary lab settings, and is based on need and the ability to coordinate meal production.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs.  Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:

  • Prepares, assembles, counts, cleans, slices, cuts, or otherwise portions food items such as, but not limited to fruits, vegetables, frozen and cooked items, used for packaging and ingredients.  Prepares fruits and vegetables salad bar and serving trays. 
  • Participates in cooking, baking, and preparing of made-to-order items requiring assembly, grill, and specific ingredients.  Records food temperatures at required intervals during the food preparation process. 
  • Serves food items according to specified portions and pre-determined menus and recipes.  Inspects and/or tastes prepared foods prior to serving to determine quality, appearance, and taste.  Follows proper food handling procedures.  
  • Sets up and operates commercial food production/service and processing machines.  Cleans, sanitizes, and arranges machine components.  Adjusts and tests machines to match processing and operating instructions. 
  • Arranges café service lines and individually packaged food items so that customers can make easy selection.  Assists in arranging equipment and service lines in remote locations. 
  • Serves as a point-of-sale cashier, accepting money on account or cash.  May learn and assist with end-of-day procedures such as compilation of daily receipts and counts. 
  • May operate a remote snack and/or a la carte service cart with point-of-sale.  Arranges and sells food items and accounts for cash, payment on account, and food inventory. 
  • Assists in monitoring the receipt, storage, rotation, preparation, and storage of perishable food items in full compliance with District and County health regulations.  
  • Cleans, washes, and sanitizes kitchen equipment, food preparation and servicing area surfaces, and sweeps floors, contributing to maintaining a safe work environment and complying with Health Department standards. 
  • May deliver and display meals and supplies to District and campus sites and event venues. 
  • Assists with counting inventory and may order food items and supplies to fulfill requirements. 
  • Assists in the training of student workers. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
  • Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics. 

Qualifications and Physical Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills:
  • The position requires working knowledge of the restaurant and institutional quantity food preparation, methods, procedures, and service. 
  • Requires working knowledge of food storage and sanitation procedures. 
  • Requires working knowledge of kitchen safety and safe work procedures. 
  • Requires basic knowledge of food production and/or service line processes.
  • Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute weights, measures, counts, and portions. 
  • Requires sufficient reading skills to interpret menus, ingredient lists, and preparation instructions.   
  • Requires sufficient human relations skill to exhibit positive customer service and work as a productive member of a team. 
 
Abilities:
  • Requires the ability to perform the essential duties of the position. 
  • Requires the ability to sequence food preparation activity in order to serve a variety of food items at the same time. 
  • Requires the ability to understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions.   
  • Requires the ability to interpret menus and ingredient lists.  
  • Requires the ability to work varying shifts and locations.
 
Education and Experience:
  • The position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and up to two years of experience in large quantity food preparation, packaging, presentation, and serving.  Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for this position.
 
Physical Abilities:
  • Requires a food handler's certificate and may require a valid driver's license.
 
Licenses and Certificates:
  • A food handler's certificate.  May require a valid driver license.
 
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed indoors or outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of sharp objects, equipment, and volatile/toxic substances. 

Conditions of Employment

This is a regular, full-time, 10-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Thursday 5:30 am to 2:00 pm and Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and occasional weekends, as necessary to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. (Salary Schedule:  EO-107)
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 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 Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
 
The deadline to apply is January 3, 2019. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting http://www.cccd.edu/employment.  Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting.  Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.
 
All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.
 
Application Requirements:
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  • A complete online Classified/Management Employment Application.
  • A current resume. (Attached as a separate document.)
  • A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position. (Attached as a separate document.)
  • Answers to Supplemental Questions. (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
 
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.
 
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to jobs@cccd.edu. Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.
 
Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4716 OR (714) 438-4713.
 
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline
Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in a transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
 
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters 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. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

01
Please describe in detail your experience in the foodservice industry.
02
Please describe your knowledge about sanitation and safety as they relate to the food services industry.
03
List the foodservice kitchen equipment that you have used. Please provide examples of the equipment used and in what capacity these items were used.
04
Describe the proper procedure for washing pots and pans without a dishwasher.
05
What is the procedure for monitoring that the mixture of the sanitizing solution is at the proper PH level?
06
Please describe your working relationships with co-workers and your customer service skills.
07
Please describe how you would prepare 100 hamburger meals in the following scenario: Each hamburger meal consists of 1/4 lb. freshly made ground beef patties, 1/4 inch sliced tomatoes, thousand island dressing made from scratch, green leaf lettuce, a pickle wedge, and 1/8 inch sliced red onion; served on a warm ready-made hamburger bun with one 1.5 oz. slice of cheddar cheese.
08
Please describe all the sanitation concerns with the preparation of food items and any sanitation concerns regarding commercial foodservice equipment that is used.
09
What is the minimum proper internal temperature to cook a ground beef hamburger patty?
10
I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
  • Yes
  • No
11
Have you ever worked as a short-term temporary employee with Coast Community College District?
  • Yes
  • No
12
If you answered "Yes" to previously worked with CCCD as a short-term employee, please provide your employee number and your dates of employment. Please type N/A if this question does not apply to you.

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