Head Start Food Service Worker (Oak Harbor)

Head Start is a federal program that has been serving vulnerable children and families for more than half a century. We serve people experiencing homelessness poverty involvement in the foster system or child protective system or any other family stressors that qualifying families may be experiencing. Head Start classrooms do not expel or exclude children due to behavioral issues or disabilities and special needs of any kind. We recognize instead that individualizing for the specific needs of every child in a nurturing and supportive environment is how we best help all children reach kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Center staff will have a responsibility to support the needs of all children in their classrooms.

The Opportunity:Skagit Valley College exists to expand opportunities and horizons for students and to strengthen the communities in which they live by welcoming and valuing diverse learners providing quality education and support and contributing leadership and alignment with this mission Skagit/Island Head Start builds strong foundations for lifelong learning through family-centered child-focused partnerships that support children and families including those experiencing homelessness poverty foster care or child protective system involvement and other life stressors.

Head Start is a federal program that has served vulnerable children and families for more than half a century and is committed to providing inclusive nurturing environments where children are not expelled or excluded due to behavioral concerns disabilities or special needs. Instead individualized support ensures that all children are prepared to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Center staff play a key role in supporting the needs of all children and families while collaborating with community partners to help build stronger communities.

The Food Service Worker helps to maintain accurate records in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards including menus recipes production records and receipts. The position supports the Cook II in ensuring well-balanced nutritious meals are prepared and served three times daily (breakfast lunch and snack) meeting CACFP component requirements and Head Start guidelines for sugar fat and sodium.

Food Service Worker collaborates with Cook II management and lead teachers to support nutrition-related classroom activities and promote healthy eating habits for children. The position also provides support with kitchen cleaning cleaning of classroom materials and laundry as needed.

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Prepares food for breakfast lunch and snack
Under the direction of the Cook II the Food Service Worker will:

• Assist with implementing menus that meet menu requirements based on staffing levels and the number and ages of children present in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements;
• Assist with recipe and menu adjustments;
• Prepare ingredients and support scratch-based food production following established recipes and USDA/CACFP requirements;
• Assist with purchasing receiving and storing food and supplies that meet Head Start Performance Standards USDA/CACFP requirements and Department of Children Youth and Families licensing requirements as applicable;
• Transport and deliver meals and food items to Early Head Start sites as assigned;
• Food preparation duties: Washes portions prepares cooks bakes and steams food items as assigned. Prepares fruits vegetables snacks and other food items according to established menus and recipes;
• Assists with meal portioning and service.

• Assists the Cook II with maintaining required food service records documentation and binders in compliance with health department and USDA/CACFP requirements;
• Follow appropriate food handling practices using disposable gloves keeping food at proper temperature and recording food temperatures in compliance with the local health department;
• Understands and complies with Health Department and USDA/CACFP requirements;
• Supports classroom staff in ensuring appropriate serving sizes are offered including identifying correct serving utensils;
• Inventories and maintains necessary kitchen supplies.

• Cleans up after meals utilizing proper dishwashing methods to assure sanitation of dishes and food service equipment. Sanitizes tables and areas where children eat the food preparation area and any food transportation equipment used. Disposes of food waste using an appropriate container;
• Performs periodic cleaning of cupboards high and low dusting cleaning inside windows and other general center cleaning tasks assigned;
• May wash dry fold and put away laundered items;
• May assist staff with clean-up activities from the classroom;
• May assist in childrens self-help skills;
• May assist children in modeling family-style eating routines;
• May assist in the supervision of children upon arrival/departure on the playground and in the classroom and/or bathrooms;
• Complete ongoing job-related program and personal documentation in an accurate and timely manner including ctcLink time reporting and program surveys.

• Kitchens and dining routines involved preparing and serving food;
• Operation of standard kitchen appliances and equipment;
• Food service cleanliness and sanitary conditions;
• Personal hygiene;
• Housekeeping practices and custodial cleaning techniques and the safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School completion GED or equivalent;

• One (1) year of food service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Have or the ability to obtain a current Food Handlers Permit.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in food service;

• Experience in an early learning setting.

• Salary is based on Range 35 Step A $3090.35 per month with periodic increments to $3990.95 per month. The listed salary is based on 95% full time equivalency. Salary placement is typically made at the starting salary for the range. Placement higher in the range may be considered for qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at Deadline:Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings that may occur in the future.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Application Procedure:
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  • Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  • Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
    • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
    • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
    • A cover letter addressing how your education and experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  
  • Prior to employment the candidate must pass a criminal background check;
  • Ifhired you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country;
  • A MERIT background check including fingerprints through the Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF);
  • Within 30 days of hire have or obtain the following:
    • an initial health examination indicating freedom from communicable diseases;
    • proof of a Tuberculosis (TB) test taken within 12 months prior to the initial employment date;
    • proof of immunization for measles mumps and rubella vaccination OR proof of immunity from measles;
    • CPR/First Aid card;
    • a current Food Handlers permit;
  • Candidates who do not meet the minimum educational requirement must successfully complete a Professional Development Plan to attain the educational requirement in accordance with the timeline outlined in the plan;
  • Meet all federally mandated requirements related to the Head Start program including but not limited to continuing educational requirements and all Washington State laws and College policies related to the Head Start program and SVC employment;
  • Have or ability to obtain by the time of hire a Washington State drivers license or equivalent and proof of auto insurance;
  • Prior to employment 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.
    
    Additionally 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 are 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 employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • This classification is included in the classified staff bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association WPEA. Membership in the WPEA within thirty (30) calendar days of appointment at this classification is a requisite for employment at Skagit Valley College under union shop requirements.
  
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