Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes – large and small – throughout the county. The college is currently in a time of exciting innovation.
Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:
The incumbent will, under supervision of the Child Care Center Director, implement the food service program. Responsible for efficient and timely preparation and serving of meals and snacks for children and adults. Maintain center kitchen and equipment in an orderly, safe and sanitary condition. Preparation of reports to fulfill the requirements of the State and Federal Food Program.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food for breakfast, lunch and snack; measures, chops, cuts, slices, stirs and blends as required for preparation of food
• Serves appropriate portions of food to classrooms for breakfast, lunch and snack
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, sinks and cabinets
• Works closely with teachers in daily delivery of meals, to plan special menus and bag lunches for field trips
• Conducts regular inventories and maintains inventory records
• Completes daily menu production records
• Orders food and supplies within established guidelines
• Ensures that local and state food program requirements for food preparation, safety and sanitation are met
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Transports meals and meal supplies/equipment between sites daily

Knowledge of :

• Prepares food for breakfast, lunch and snack; measures, chops, cuts, slices, stirs and blends as required for preparation of food
• Serves appropriate portions of food to classrooms for breakfast, lunch and snack
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, sinks and cabinets
• Works closely with teachers in daily delivery of meals, to plan special menus and bag lunches for field trips
• Conducts regular inventories and maintains inventory records
• Completes daily menu production records
• Orders food and supplies within established guidelines
• Ensures that local and state food program requirements for food preparation, safety and sanitation are met
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Transports meals and meal supplies/equipment between sites daily

Ability to :

• Efficiently implement a food service operation
• Understand and follow oral and written directions in an independent manner
• Effectively distribute appropriate amount of food to classrooms
• Estimate amounts of food and non-food items needed for food preparation and service
• Maintain and operate a variety of food service appliances and equipment in a safe and sanitary manner
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers
• Work cooperatively with others
• Lift 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Required:

• High school diploma OR GED
  OR
• the equivalent education and experience.
• Valid California Driver License Serv Safe Food Handler Certification

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment :
Work is performed in an indoor work environment with regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors; there may be travel to different sites and incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends

Hazards:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals

Physical :

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Lift 50 pounds
• Carry 50 pounds
• Reach in all directions

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing :
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be held onsite.

Employee Benefits:
Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer