Senior Food Services Assistant - Temporary Regular - Dietary - VCMC

Under general supervision incumbent performs the more difficult tasks related to the preparation service and delivery of food to clients patients staff large groups and/or visitors at a Ventura County facility; maintains cleanliness and sanitation of utensils equipment and work area; and leads and trains lower-level Food Services Assistants.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5% 3.5% or 5% based on completion of an Associates Bachelors or Masters degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC)

Senior Food Services Assistant is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term) Intermittent and Extra-help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Temporary Regular vacancy at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Depending on the assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans prepares apportions delivers and serves meals which involves chopping slicing mixing grating and assembling food items according to standardized recipes directions instructions from supervisors and proper food handling guidelines.
• Stores and inventories food supplies and materials per Department and State regulations.
• Sanitizes all equipment utensils appliances and facilities; cleans dishes trays pots pans utensils kitchen equipment and food preparation areas.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment including stand mixer tilt braiser tilt steam kettle electric slicer steam cabinet industrial dishwasher oven and others.
• May operate a cash register and count and collect money.
• May read interpret and/or complete various documents such as medical dietary orders meal count forms and logs.
• Provides transportation and delivery of food in emergencies.
• May provide lead supervision over other food services staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of large-scale (100 customers per day) food preparation and service experience. Experience must reflect food preparation for large gatherings such as school or hospital cafeteria cruise line military stadium and/or large banquets. Short order cooking and fast food experience would not qualify for this position.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Must be able to read and write in English and understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• the needs and requirements of various populations (age groups special diets behavioral patterns etc.)
• methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities
• sanitation and safety practices and regulations related to handling and serving food in large quantities
• inventory methods and proper methods of food rotation and storage
• the proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies
• proper lifting techniques
• basic math and record-keeping techniques
• interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy

• learn the physical arrangements and food service routine in a short period of time
• follow adjust and extend recipes
• prepare cook and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
• maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• adhere to food service and sanitation rules
• observe and follow health and safety regulations
• operate large kitchen equipment and machinery safely
• lift carry push and pull heavy objects
• stand for long periods of time
• maintain a neat and clean personal appearance
• communicate effectively in an oral and written manner
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• maintain a variety of records related to assigned activities
• plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency 646 County Square Drive Ventura CA 93003.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.