Food Services Aide - South Lake Tahoe

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued.

The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include : Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services.

Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

COMMUNTIY SERVICES DIVISION

The Health and Human Services Agency's Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older.

These services include :

Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more!

In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Food Service Aide Performs basic food service preparation, serving, and clean-up in support of seniors' congregate meals programs.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to :

• Clean and set tables at congregate meal sites for senior citizens; clears and washes tables after meal service.
• Perform basic food preparation duties such as peeling potatoes, chopping and slicing vegetables, shredding cheese, and arranging salads.
• Portion food for dining room or delivery service; assists in serving food to program participants.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and various equipment by hand or using a commercial dishwasher.
• Make coffee; heat water for tea and other drinks; reconstitute juices according to directions.
• Maintain kitchen, meal site, and related areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• May deliver meals to congregate or home sites.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications :  A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Experience working with the public in a food service setting or with seniors is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications :

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Food Services Aide, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

In addition to these great opportunities, Food Service Aide may be eligible for the following :

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement.

When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates.

After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. This recruitment is being conducted an open until filled basis.

For more information on the recruitment process click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Food Services Aide. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future part time or extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check.

In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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