Temp, Culinary Assistant

DEPARTMENT:
Culinary Arts Department

STATUS AND SCHEDULE:
Temporary works as needed up to 19 hours per week; non-benefit eligible.

FLSA:
Hourly Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:
The Assistant supports FVCCs Culinary Arts program as needed for various FVCC events by performing kitchen and serving-related duties such as kitchen clean-up dishwashing serving guests and clearing dining tables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Washes dishes glassware flatware pots or pans using automatic dishwashers or by hand.
• Places clean dishes utensils and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintains kitchen work areas equipment or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Empties trash and replaces trash can liners.
• Sweeps and scrubs floors.
• Serves meals and provides water service to guests.
• Clears dining tables.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Culinary Arts Program Director or Designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated communication customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative of the College by interacting appropriately with the community.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• This is a Heavy Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY:The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click