Technical Expert (Early Learning Center Food Program)

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Position Title Technical Expert (Early Learning Center Food Program) Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will support with meal preparation using simple recipes for up to 75 children in a childcare setting, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type: Temporary/Hourly Assignment (Internal and External applicants) Location Contra Costa College Posting Number 0002351 # of Openings 1 Range 994 Salary $23.42 per hour Position Status Temporary Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible) Position Part-Time If temporary, employment duration: N/A # of Hours Scheduled Per Week 30 Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday to Friday

7:30AM - 1:30PM

Shift Differential % N/A # of Months 12 Non-work Periods: N/A EEO Job Category Technical/Paraprofessional Employee Group Professional Expert Department C8024-Early Learning Center Position Definition

Technical Expert to support with meal preparation using simple recipes

for up to 75 children in a childcare setting, serving breakfast, lunch and

PM snack.

Distinguishing Characteristics Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

• Meal Preparation & Nutrition: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals

and snacks according to USDA/CACFP guidelines.

• Accommodate food allergies, special diets, and medical needs safely.
• Follow standardized recipes and approved menus. Maintain appropriate

portion sizes for young children.

• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary

kitchen environment. Follow food safety, handling, and storage regulations.

• Monitor food temperatures and proper storage procedures.
• Complete daily cleaning, sanitizing, and safety checklist. Inventory &
• Recordkeeping: Order, receive, and store food and supplies. Monitor

inventory and minimize food waste.

• Maintain meal count records, menus, and required documentation.
• Collaboration & Program Support: Communicate with teaching staff about

meal schedules and special dietary needs. Support nutrition education

by modeling healthy eating habits. Follow center policies, licensing

regulations, and health department standards

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Knowledge of current policies and regulations related to the federal food

program and the CACFP.

Basic understanding of procedures for support services offered by assigned

program.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

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Minimum Qualification-Skill To

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Minimum Qualification-Ability To

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Desirable Qualifications

Ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the CACFP

Efficient and ability to manage time

Ability to contribute to the positive learning environment of a child care setting.

Job Open Date: 09/25/2026 Job Close Date: 10/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.

Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).

Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually

(which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan,

longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):

https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf

Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):

https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

COVID-19 Information

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Quicklink https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12335 Diversity Statement

It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your knowledge and experience with current policies and regulations related to federal food programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Certification
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)