FOOD SERVICE WORKER - ON CALL

Kcowa; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an on-call Food Service Worker to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring the highest sanitation standards, and performing various housekeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in food preparation and cleaning. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will help support the community's nutritional needs. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of food preparation and housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Perform housekeeping duties and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Housekeeping

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the FOOD SERVICE WORKER - ON CALL role at Kitsap County.

Overview
Duties may include: cooking, baking, and otherwise preparing food, setting up and serving a variety of meals, and performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks under established guidelines of the highest sanitation and safety standards.

This is a continuous opening, and is screened periodically as the need for additional on-call employees arises. Qualified applicants will be forwarded, as requested, to the department.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via email to schedule yourself through the online hiring system.

Qualifications For Performance Of The Essential Functions

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Six months of experience and/or training in food preparation, including the set up and operation of basic kitchen equipment.
• Six months of housekeeping duties.
• Possession of a Safe Serve Certificate.
• Custodial or high standard kitchen cleaning experience.

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

Criminal Conviction Standards

The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests And Other Requirements

Prior To Employment, The Successful Candidate Must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Pass a criminal history background check through law enforcement agencies.
• Possess and submit verification of a valid and current food handler's permit.
• Be able to fulfill all of the traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter).

Within 30 Days Of Appointment, The Successful Candidate Must:

• Obtain or possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete Blood borne/Airborne Pathogens training.
• Receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series or sign a waiver.

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking and standing for extended periods.
• Twisting, stooping, bending, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), and grasping tools.
• Adequate vision and coordination to operate food service and preparation equipment.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively and respond appropriately.
• Repetitive motions when manually completing required logs/reports.
• Mental alertness, physical strength, coordination, dexterity to ensure safety.
• Exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to lift/carry/move food service equipment and materials.

Incumbents May Be

• Subject to exposure to physical hazards associated with use of food preparation equipment and chemicals commonly used in kitchen sanitation and cleaning.
• Exposed to potentially violent or hostile individuals in volatile and dangerous situations within the facility.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Pick up client meals from contracted facility at scheduled times for lunch and dinner.
• Heat breakfast items at time of service to food service standards and temperatures.
• Receive and accept shipments of food service supplies.
• Review inventory list to ensure invoices are correct.
• Coordinate food and supply inventory.
• Order food and housekeeping supplies.
• Shop as needed for food supplies and special diet.
• Operate food service equipment in a safe manner according to the operator's manuals and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper standards of sanitation by cleaning equipment such as stoves, kettles, pots and pans, dishes, coolers, storage and food service areas.
• Observe and report any problems, discrepancies and suggestions regarding food service and housekeeping operations including needed building or other repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of restrooms.
• Collect and remove trash and launder linens.
• In charge of cleaning the whole facility, picking up trash outside, emptying trash within counselor offices and reporting and following up on work orders.

Other Position Related Information

• This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• This position is covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted.

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing