Food Service Worker Sub (PT, Head Start)

Food Service Worker Substitute

Lower Columbia College is accepting applications for multiple Food Service Worker Substitutes to 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, you'll assist with preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organizing food portions and supplies for classrooms, and supporting transportation needs as directed. If you're dependable, flexible, and committed to supporting children's well-being through high-quality food service, we'd 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.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

Seldom = 1 10% of the time

• Seldom sitting

Occasionally = 11 33% of the time

• Occasionally - be able to maintain sight and sound while preparing and delivering meals Frequently- multiple uses of bleach solution for cleaning/sanitizing kitchen and food preparation materials daily/weekly
• Occasionally - squat

Frequently = 34 66% of the time

• Frequently extended periods of standing
• Frequently pushing food carts
• Frequently use lift gate to transfer food service items from truck to kitchen
• Frequently - bend over to pick up items
• Frequently - stacking food service items
• Frequently - lift heavy boxes of bulk food and supplies up to 40lbs

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in Food Services

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 Driver's License
• Cleared Portable Background Check through MERIT (to include fingerprinting)
• Policy Council Approval
• Provide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health, to include:
  1. MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity to measles

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

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