Food Service Worker Lead
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At A Glance!: We are looking for a Food Service Worker Lead for our Castle Rock Location!As the Lead Food Service Worker Lead youll be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious USDA-compliant meals and snacks to children while maintaining a safe clean and organized kitchen. Working under the guidance of the Food Service Manager youll manage inventory coordinate meal portions and distribution to classrooms and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
This role also includes supporting and training aides and volunteers and contributing to a positive child-centered environment. If youre organized dependable and passionate about serving children and families wed love to have you on our team.
The Food Service Worker Lead is a non-permanent position that works up to 75 hours/month 17.5-19 hours per week. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 9:00 am- 12:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This position is considered a Food Service Worker Lead under Washington State Classification Specifications.This position reports to the Food Service Manager.
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.
Check us out onFacebook &Instagram!Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare food as directed by the Food Service Manager.
- Serve USDA lunches and snacks for preschool children.
- Maintain kitchen equipment serving utensils food preparation and storage areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Post menus in kitchens.
- 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.
- Assist with transporting as directed by the Food Service Manager.
- 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.
- Train aides and volunteers in accordance with program philosophy and policies.
- Exhibit intent to increase knowledge skill and personal growth.
- 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.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills effort work conditions and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Drivers License (to be considered for a transporter)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Workers 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
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role in food service or related fields
Prior to First Day of Employment
Washington State Patrol Background Check
Sex Offender Registry Check
TB test completed within the last year
Food Worker Card
Valid Drivers License
Cleared Portable Background Check through MERIT (to include fingerprinting)
Unofficial Transcripts
Policy Council Approval
Provide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health to include:
MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity to measles
The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting but we do consider candidates with relatable education experience and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet exactly whats listed. With questions about qualifications feel free to reach out to our HR team.Supplemental Information
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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Equal Employment Opportunity
Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington States Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX access equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague Vice President of Foundation HR & Legal Affairs 1600 Maple Street PO Box 3010 Longview WA 98632 Phone number Phone number/TTY .
Learn more on ourNon-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.
The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visitAbout Title IX.
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.
If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5% assignment pay.
Anticipated Start Date
LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Employment Type
Part-Time
