Interim Food Service Assistant Manager (BC)

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, the Assistant Food Service Manager plans, organize and supervise the daily activities of the Food Service Operation of the Bakersfield College Cafeteria and Bakersfield College Concession.

Notice of Interim Position: This recruitment is for an interim appointment in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 53021.  This interim appointment will conclude upon either the return of the regular employee from leave or the selection of a permanent full-time replacement, and it shall not exceed two (2) years in duration.  

Representative Duties

• Plan, organize and direct activities involved in daily operation of the cafeteria and concessions.
• Assure proper storage and utilization of foods and food orders.
• Manage and oversee the work of all food service personnel for the cafeteria and concessions.
• Participate in planning, preparing, and administering departmental budgets as it pertains to Food cost, food quality and sanitation requirements.
• Provide personnel support and supervision.
• Provide technical support in the areas of production techniques (cooking skills), financial accountability (cash management) and catering systems.
• Assist in the selection, supervision, training and evaluation of the food service staff and student workers.
• Oversee preparation of food and beverages for group meetings, staff; stock and run concessions at various events; coordinate food and beverage catering requests from various campus groups, offices and clubs; drive a vehicle to various sites as necessary.
• Research and recommend purchase of new equipment and materials.
•  Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Associates Degree from an accredited college/university, or experience equivalent to. • Five (5) years' experience in responsible leadership in a food service operation• Possession of California Driver's license.• Increasingly responsible, successful experience involving food service operation, concession and catering • Demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability background of community and team members • Possession of/or ability to obtain a valid California Sanitation Certificate

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: • Mission of the California Community Colleges and Community College program • Principle of budget control and personnel management • Operations and activities involved in production techniques, sanitation requirements, catering techniques and cash management. • Catering software and Microsoft software such as Excel Ability to: • Interpret laws, rules, and regulation pertaining to sanitation, cooking techniques and cash management • Formulate policy and procedures • Compile clean accurate reports • Coordinate and facilitate meetings • Establish and control budgets • Establish and maintain effective working relationships • Effectively supervise staff

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Kern Community College District is Steven Rosales.