Job Description

Posting number: 08463

Department: RSTC-901000-Auxiliary

Job classification: Cafeteria Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Higher Education, Education, Training & Library, Hospitality and Tourism, Retail

• The cafeteria assistant provides kitchen setup, kitchen and cafeteria sanitation, food preparation, cashiering, and other food services responsibilities for shifts in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures.
• Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E5-06.

Examples of duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform kitchen setup and ensure sanitary procedures are followed.
• Washes dishes during all meals in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Keeps all kitchen, cafeteria, and cafeteria restrooms clean at all times in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Empties trash and replace liners throughout day.
• Performs all cash registering duties.
• Receives deliveries and verifies quantity and quality of products.
• Put deliveries away in freezer, cooler, and storeroom immediately in accordance with procedures.
• Performs meal preparation including but not limited to: Preps desserts for lunch. Prepare all utensils, water buckets, etc. Set up line for dinner.
• Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
• Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.

All positions at Reid State have the job responsibilities below:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of food service operations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond quickly and analytically to problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous food service experience.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic computer skills.

Supplemental information

As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant must submit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • There is a form that can be used, which is available at https://www.rstc.edu/employment, located under Documents,

OR

• A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College ( sbrown@reidstate.edu).

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. Reid State Community College does not accept faxed, mailed, or emailed application materials

Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.