Cook Assistant and Food Delivery

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Cook Assistant & Driver to support classroom operations by loading/unloading and delivering meals and supplies. The role also involves assisting with food prep, packaging, general cleaning, and stocking inventory as needed.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $20.00, typically Monday through Friday daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience or education in food prep/handling, batch cooking, or catering.
• Delivery driving experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State Food Handlers Card.
• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload and deliver meals and supplies to classroom sites.
• Assist with final preparation and packaging of hot/cold foods and supplies.
• Perform general cleaning and assist with inventory/stocking supplies.

Skills

Food handling

Delivery driving

Safe driving

Reading recipes

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families About EOCF:

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Come join our team as a Cook Assistant & Driver and help us in a variety of capacities by using your heavy lifting ability to load/unload and deliver meals and other supplies to our classroom sites. You may also find yourself assisting with final preparation and packaging of hot/cold foods and supplies, general cleaning, and assisting with inventory/stocking supplies.

Scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $20.00. General schedule is Monday- Friday daytime hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year experience or education in food preparation/handling, batch cooking, and/or catering experience desired. Delivery driving experience, preferred.

Certification and Other Requirements

Valid Washington State Food Handlers Card

Valid First Aid and CPR card - EOCF will provide training if needed.

Valid Driver's License

Auto Insurance

Reliable transportation

Acceptable driving abstract

Knowledge of:

Safe driving practices

Vancouver WA geographical area

Principles of nutrition as it relates to children's healthy development.

Principles of safe and healthy food storage, preparation, and service.

Basic principles of grammar, written and oral communication, and mathematics.

Ability to:

Walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, reach and twist on a continual basis.

Grasp, push, pull objects such as loaded boxes, crates, general hardware, equipment, dollies, hand trucks and various carts.

Continually and safely lift and carry/maneuver up to 50+ lbs.

Read, follow, understand and execute recipes and follow written and verbal directions precisely.

Work cooperatively with other staff members and with clients from varying backgrounds

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received

EOCF is an EEOC compliant employer.