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Kitchen Helper
Salary
$16.90 Hourly
Location
Coalinga College, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
6400010
Department
Food Services
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
Coalinga College
Kitchen Helper
Temporary Employment
$16.90 per hour
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
12:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Position Duties
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, prepare Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the cafeteria for students, staff, faculty, and members of the public.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Prepare main dishes, potatoes, vegetables, soups, salads, sauces, and gravies; estimate food quantities needed
- Prepare a variety of baked goods, including pies, cakes, cobblers, cookies, breads, and pastries
- Operate, clean, maintain, and store cafeteria equipment and utensils according to proper guidelines; report needed equipment repairs to supervisor
- Follow established procedures and menus in food preparation; measure ingredients accurately; make appropriate adjustments as needed
- Monitor and maintain inventory of food supplies; monitor and ensure an adequate amount of food is available for sale
- Assist in other areas of cafeteria operation as requested; assist in serving food; count and record cash from food sales
- Prepare food for special events and catered functions as assigned
- Maintain working area in a safe and sanitary condition
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities.
- Sanitation and safety practices and requirements
- Operation, cleaning, and maintenance of utensils and equipment
- Health and safety regulations, standard weights & measures
- Record-keeping techniques
ABILITY TO:
- Determine appropriate quantities of food to prepare for the cafeteria
- Understand and follow instructions; prepare, bake, and cook foods in quantity
- Operate standard machines found in school cafeterias and kitchens
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Assist in taking inventory and ordering food
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards
- Prepare attractive, appetizing, and nutritionally balanced meals
- Follow and adjust recipes and menus
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Lifting moderately heavy objects.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Hearing and speaking to communicate with student workers.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment and cash register.
- Bending at the waist.
- Carrying, pushing, or pulling trays and carts.
HAZARDS:
- Heat from ovens, hot liquids, foods, pots, and pans.
Qualification
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from High School or GED, and one year of experience in preparing food in large quantities.
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Online District Application
- Resume
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure the application packet is complete. *
West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or covered veterans status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background check and live scan.
Drug Testing: In accordance with the Drug-Free Environment of WHCCD, the applicant understands that if selected for employment, as part of their employment, they will be required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as part of the health examination.
Selection Process: Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.
West Hills Community College District offers the following to temporary employees.
Benefits offered are as follows:
- Enrollment into Apple Retirement system
- Sick Leave (24 hours of sick leave for the year; July through June)
Employer West Hills Community College District
Address 275 Phelps Ave
Coalinga, California, 93210
Phone (559) 934-2155
(559) 934-2155
Website http://www.westhillscollege.com