Food Service Worker Sub (PT, Head Start)

Lower Columbia College; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Columbia College is seeking Food Service Worker Substitutes to support our Head Start program. You will help prepare and serve meals, keep the kitchen clean, and assist classrooms with food portions and supplies.

This on-call role reports to the Food Service Manager and supports children’s nutrition and safety. The position is up to 19 hours per week with a variable schedule based on program needs; the role is tied to the food service team and requires a valid driver’s license and a Food

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 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 with safety and boundaries.

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.
• Participate in the Food Services Team and attend staff meetings.
• Perform duties with professional conduct and respect confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

• 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 – sitting

• 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 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

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet exactly what's listed. With questions about qualifications, feel free to reach out to our HR team.

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at [phone], or email us directly at [e-mail]

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, [e-mail], Phone number, [phone], Phone number/TTY [phone].

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• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1988, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu/CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

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 professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.