Food Services Aide - South Lake Tahoe at The County of El Dorado, CA
The County of El Dorado, CA · South Lake Tahoe, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in South Lake Tahoe
About the Department


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.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Experience working with the public in a food service setting or with seniors is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Food Services Aide, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
- Employees residing in the Tahoe basin may be eligible to a Tahoe differential of up to $101.53, paid twenty-four (24) benefit pay periods and Geographical differential of up to $200.00. Paid twenty-four (24) pay periods per year.

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 [email protected].
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.
- One (1) part-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. This position will fill a part-time position at 0.5625 FTE: 45 hours bi-weekly and 22.5 hours weekly.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Small Business Shops
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