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At a Glance!: Lower Columbia College is accepting applications for multipleFood Service Worker Substitutesto support food preparation serving dishwashing and sanitization for our Head Start program. This vital on-call role ensures children receive healthy USDA-approved meals and snacks in a safe and sanitary environment.
As a substitute youll assist with preparing and serving meals maintaining kitchen cleanliness organizing food portions and supplies for classrooms and supporting transportation needs as directed. If youre dependable flexible and committed to supporting childrens well-being through high-quality food service wed love to have you join our team.
This position works up to 19 hours per week with a variable schedule based on program needs. This position reports to the Food Service Manager.
This position is classified as a Food Service Worker under Washington State Classification Specifications.
Apply Early! This position will stay open until filled with an initial application review date of June 23 2025. To be considered for initial screening please submit an application on or before June 22 2025.
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Prepare food as directed by the Food Service Manager.
Serve USDA meals for preschool children.
Maintain kitchen equipment serving utensils food preparation and storage areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
Calculate accurate quantities of eating utensils and food service material for each classroom.
Select and organize correct table settings and food portions for each classroom.
Maintain and use inventory system.
Understand the needs of children and parents incorporating them into the food program.
Participate as an active member of the Food Services Team.
Work in a professional manner.
Respect the confidentiality of information as defined in the Confidentiality Policy.
Exhibit independent work skills leadership and flexibility.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and Food Service Team meetings.
In consultation with supervisor develop professional work goals and training plan.
Participate in training as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Drivers License
Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Worker Card
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to perform tasks around children birth to five while ensuring safety and appropriate interactions/boundaries
How to apply:
An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):
Letter of Interest(cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
Resume
References- please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.
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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
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Conditions of Employment
If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.
The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
Anticipated Start Date
LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Part-Time