Senior Food Service Worker

Probation•San Leandro, CA

17h

About The Position

Under supervision leads the work activities of Food Service Workers within the Probation Department kitchen areas; performs routine work involved in food preparation, cooking, delivery and serving; cleans and keeps kitchen, serving, dining areas, and equipment in orderly condition; and performs related work as required. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. THE AGENCY The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

Requirements

The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Food Service Worker in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience in either serving or assisting in the preparation of food in a large cafeteria or dining room, which included one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Must be willing to work day, evening, night and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective candidates to ensure they are suitable to work within a 24-hour Juvenile Probation facility before candidates are appointed to this position.
Security clearance must be maintained throughout the employee’s tenure. Failure to maintain departmental security standards may result in termination.

Nice To Haves

Work as the leader of a team and effectively communicate with staff, management and youth.
Perform effectively in a locked 24-hour facility.
Prepare, produce, heat, cook and serve a variety of foods.
Show initiative and work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, institutional staff, and facility youth.
Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
Guide team members and oversee the work of Food Service Workers to accomplish daily and long-term goals.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union