Food Service Worker

Snohomish County Head Start Snohomish County, WA Part-time Hospitality

Posted on July 11, 2019

Salary $12.50 Hourly

Location Head Start - Multiple Locations in Snohomish County, WA

Job Type Non-Permanent Hourly

Department Head Start

Job Number 00995

Closing Continuous

Edmonds Community College is committed to diversity, equity and social justice. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. We are intentional about social justice – the active engagement toward equity and inclusion that addresses issues of institutional, structural, and environmental inequity, power and privilege.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - Head Start & ECEAP

We are seeking individuals with excellent driving records to transport food between our central kitchen and one of our preschool centers. Successful candidates enjoy working independently but also love working on a team and with adults and children of diverse backgrounds. Food Service Workers must be reliable, excellent problem solvers, and knowledgeable of safe food handling practices.

Main job duties include:

Drive a program vehicle to transport food, supplies, and equipment to and from kitchen and assigned preschool center
Set up food for family-style meal service in the classroom, prep food for breakfast and snacks

Key competencies and skills:

Ability to work independently, but also be a team player
Must possess a Food Worker Card from Snohomish Health District
Clean driving record

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25%: Driving (does not apply to all Food Service Worker positions)

Drive a program vehicle to transport food, supplies, and equipment to and from kitchen and assigned preschool center

25%: Kitchen Help

Load and unload cambros into program vehicles
Other duties as assigned

50%: Food Prep and Serving

Set up food for family-style meal service in the classroom, prep food for breakfast and snacks
Maintain the health and safety of all children and their environment
Ensure that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess, or be able to possess, a current Snohomish Health District Food Worker Card
Valid Washington State driver's license
Driving record free of significant or multiple violations within the last 3 years

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience with:
1. heavy cleaning in either a commercial food service setting or hospital
2. food preparation, portion control, and serving, preferably in a school or childcare setting
Work experience with:
1. quantity/institutional food service cleaning and sanitizing
2. quantity/institutional food preparation
Work experience in transporting meals
Work experience handling a stockroom and its inventory

Additional Information

Hiring for this position is on the condition that candidates meet the following requirements:

Before Starting Work:

Submit paperwork indicating negative TB Test or clear chest x-ray within one year of hire date
Show proof of Tdap booster vaccination
Show proof of MMR (measles) vaccination
Submit proof of a cleared Portable Background Check from the Washington State Department of Early Learning (NOTE: if you do not have a current PBC, you must first create an account in the DEL's MERIT system by clicking here. The fees for obtaining a PBC are your responsibility. The entire process of obtaining a PBC takes 3-4 weeks. You may not start working until we have a copy of your cleared PBC.)
Present a current Food Worker Card from the Snohomish County Health District
Present a current Washington State Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance (driving positions only)

Within three days of hire:

Submit proof of US Citizenship or ability to work in US (must show original social security or Alien Registration Card/Work Permit, as well as one piece of picture identification)
Completion of all pertinent personnel/payroll forms

Within 60 days of hire:

Signed statement by a health provider that the employee is free from communicable diseases and physically able to perform job responsibilities.

Condition of continued employment:

Successfully complete a nine-month probationary period (classified positions only)
Keep all certifications and clearances in current status
Complete 15 hours of Professional Development Training each year

EEO / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470, 425-640-1832, or email jobs@edcc.edu, and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.