Food Services Worker; CSR

Salary / Benefits

SALARY / BENEFITS: $21.01 - $24.85 hourly ($43,692.48 - $51,677.60 annually), plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays: 13 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 5.
• For County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department is accepting applications to fill a vacancy (per CSR 1414) for Food Services Worker at the Santa Maria Juvenile Justice Center, located at 4263 California Blvd., Santa Maria, CA 93455.

Leave of Absence CSR 1414

NOTE:

This recruitment is to fill a position vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the serving of food in a custodial youth facility; cleans and maintains kitchen utensils, equipment, and work area; and performs related duties as required.

• Valid Serve Safe certification
• Reputation for being honest and trustworthy
• Credibility
• Integrity
• Ability to provide direction to and work well with youth
• Good judgment under pressure
• Ability to maintain good boundaries and provide clear direction
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation and safe food storage practices
• Experience in the use and care of cooking equipment and utensils, and kitchen safety
• Understanding of basic math

Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge of: standard units of measure and weight for liquid and solid food to portion out required quantities; basic math; basic practices for safe food storage and prevention of contamination; safe work practices in a kitchen; kitchen and floor cleaning and sanitizing products and proper usage.

Ability to: use kitchen serving utensils; operate hot food warmer and storage equipment, and dishwashing equipment; use kitchen and floor cleaners and cleaning implements; read and understand security procedures and mixing instructions for cleaners; write legible requests for repairs or supplies; follow and give verbal directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with detained youth, co-workers, and other County employees.

Incumbents are required to work in a custodial youth facility and to lift food containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Weekend and holiday work is required. Wearing a uniform is required.