LA PLATA COUNTY

Senior Center:

PT Food Service Asst - Assist in food service preparation & cooking nutritious meals for the Durango Senior lunch program. Experience in large volume cooking preferred. $22.37/hr, PT to 29 hrs per week, w/pd vacation, holiday & sick leave. Deadline 4 pm 10/21/26. Apply online @ https://lpcgov.org/jobs or @ comp kiosk @

LPC, 1101 E

2nd Ave, Dgo Equal Opportunity Employer.

CLASS SPECIFICATION CLASS TITLE

FOOD

SERVICE ASSISTANT - PT CLASS SPEC CODE

2000.2053

DEPARTMENT:

SENIOR SERVICES GRADE

L08

DIVISION/PROGRAM:

FOOD SERVICES FLSA STATUS

N

REPORTS TO

FOOD

SERVICE MANAGER PERSONNEL STATUS

PT DATE:

09/26, 03/16

JOB SUMMARY:

This part time position performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation and serving of meals to clients in accordance with State and Federal health standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible. Cleans and prepares food as directed. Assists in cooking food according to prescribed menus and client's dietary instructions. Prepares meals for distribution to clients and serves food to clients. Cleans and maintains work areas. Assists with cleanup and washes dishes. Stocks food items. Operates a variety of cooking and cleaning equipment such as pots, pans, blenders, stove, dishwasher, and mops. Maintains records of activities. Serves as Food Service Manager in his/her absence. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

Variety of cooking and cleaning equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Some prior food preparation and/or cooking experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Basic food preparation techniques. Policies, procedures, philosophies, rules and regulations governing the services to clients. Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.

Skill in:

Operating a variety of cooking and cleaning equipment. Maintaining basic records.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, or crouch, taste or smell, and speak and hear. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to non-weather-related hot temperatures. The incumbent's working conditions are typically loud. Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information. La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans.

Covered veterans include:

special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized. Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Director of Human Resources 1101 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301

Tel:

(970)382-6361

Fax:

(970)375-7985

Email:

HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org