Food Service Worker Lead (Head Start, Part-Time)

At A Glance!: We are looking for a Food Service Worker Lead for our Barnes 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 will be Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am- 12:30 pm with additional hours available on Monday. This position is considered a Food Service Worker Lead under Washington State Classification Specifications.This position reports to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

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.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

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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.