Job Details

As a Food Service Specialist, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including food preparation, delivery of prepared meals to off-site centers, loading, unloading, and maintaining food service vehicles, as well as cleaning and sanitation duties. This position is integral to the smooth operation of CAPSLO's food service, helping us achieve our mission of community support and enrichment.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a minimum of six months of food service experience.
* Has a valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (DMV printout required).
* Has knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling procedures.
* Has previous experience making deliveries and driving a van(preferred).
As a Food Service Worker you will:
* Perform cleaning duties during production and following meal service, ensuring all equipment, appliances, work surfaces, and areas are clean and sanitized.
* Load and unload food transport vehicles, assisting with the delivery of prepared meals to off-site centers.
* Assist with the pre-preparation of food, including washing, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables, and mixing and stirring prepared foods.
* Attend food program workshops and participate in career development activities.
* Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of the food service vehicle, including weekly exterior washing and interior cleaning.
* Report any mechanical maintenance or repair needs of the food transport vehicle.
* Set up meal service for classes as needed.
* Adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices, ensuring maximum safety for yourself, fellow employees, clients, and children.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
* Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
* Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
* Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
* Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray.
* Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
* Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan's Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.
* Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements.
* Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Benefits & Perks:
Stay Healthy!
* Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES…100 %!)
* Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase!
* Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
* Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges!
Be Financially Fit!
* Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
* Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
* Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).
Take time for you!
* Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period!
* Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time!
* Honor diversity on our paid holidays of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth National Independence Day. Want to celebrate a day that's especially meaningful to you? We've got you covered with a paid Personal Holiday.
* Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them…PAID!
Career Growth & Professional Development!
* Work in an environment that fosters learning excellence and provides ongoing opportunities for experience and education.
* Explore our education assistance programs to support your professional development and empower your career journey. (*must be hired under eligible program)
* Apply for our education leave program, which allows paid time off to take career related courses or education reimbursements! (*must be hired under eligible program)
* Feed your mind, fuel your career with our lunch and learn sessions and various virtual training opportunities!
Have fun at work!
* Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team!
* Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
* Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more!
* Be you!
Other details
* Pay Type Hourly
* Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
* Min Hiring Rate $16.20
* Max Hiring Rate $16.65
* Required Education Equivalent Experience
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* San Luis Obispo, CA, USA