Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, the Assistant Food Service Manager plans, organize and supervise the daily activities of the Food Service Operation of the Bakersfield College Cafeteria and Bakersfield College Concession.
This recruitment is for an interim position. An interim appointment may last only until a full-time appointment is made, and may not exceed two years in duration.
1. Plan, organize and direct activities involved in daily operation of the cafeteria and concessions.
2. Assure proper storage and utilization of foods and food orders.
3. Manage and oversee the work of all food service personnel for the cafeteria and concessions.
4. Participate in planning, preparing, and administering departmental budgets as it pertains to Food cost, food quality and sanitation requirements.
5. Provide personnel support and supervision.
6. Provide technical support in the areas of production techniques (cooking skills), financial accountability (cash management) and catering systems.
7. Assist in the selection, supervision, training and evaluation of the food service staff and student workers.
8. Oversee preparation of food and beverages for group meetings, staff; stock and run concessions at various events; coordinate food and beverage catering requests from various campus groups, offices and clubs; drive a vehicle to various sites as necessary.
9. Research and recommend purchase of new equipment and materials.
10. Perform other duties as required.
Associates Degree from an accredited college/university, or experience equivalent to.
Five (5) years’ experience in responsible leadership in a food service operation
Possession of California Driver’s license.
Increasingly responsible, successful experience involving food service operation, concession and catering
Demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability background of community and team members
Possession of/or ability to obtain a valid California Sanitation Certificate
Knowledge of:
Mission of the California Community Colleges and Community College program
Principle of budget control and personnel management
Operations and activities involved in production techniques, sanitation requirements, catering techniques and cash management.
Catering software and Microsoft software such as Excel
Ability to:
Interpret laws, rules, and regulation pertaining to sanitation, cooking techniques and cash management
Formulate policy and procedures
Compile clean accurate reports
Coordinate and facilitate meetings
Establish and control budgets
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Effectively supervise staff
SalaryKern Community College District Salary Schedules
(MANAGEMENT, Range 005)$82,590.95 - $116,698.86 annually
(Maximum Entry Level Salary: $82,590.95 annually)
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 10/08/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.Completed online application for employmentCurrent resumeLetter of interest (cover letter)List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)Copy of legible transcripts
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
International or Foreign DegreesApplicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
AccommodationsApplicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see ourDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work EnvironmentThe District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)
Work AuthorizationKern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.