[POOL] Food Service Worker 1

Linn-Benton; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay incentive

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College is seeking candidates for a pooled, part-time food service position at the Courtyard Café. The role involves food preparation, setting up and closing stations, and maintaining safe, sanitary work areas in a fast-paced campus environment.

Applicants should have prior food service experience and a current Food Handler's card or be able to obtain one within 30 days. Ability to work collaboratively with staff and serve students is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in food service.
• Must have a current Food Handler's card or obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and close cafe stations for each shift.
• Prepare food items per customer orders with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area following health codes.
• Restock supplies and inform the Cafe Lead of items to order.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment as required.
• Assist with other duties and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Food service experience

Food handler card

Job description

This posting is for a pooled position.

Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

* Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Performs basic food service duties for the Courtyard Café, including preparation of food items and opening and closing work stations.

• Prepares for opening by setting up workstations in the morning and closes at end of afternoon shift.
• Prepares food items to customer orders in an efficient and accurate manner including working or assisting at fry station and grill. Assembles salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Prepares soups, coffee, and espresso drinks.
• Maintains positive and respectful communications with kitchen crew and cashiers.
• Keeps work and service area in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Understands and complies with County/State/Federal health codes to ensure the health and safety of the customers.
• Filters fryer at end of shift. Cleans preparation and service equipment.
• Restocks work stations for needed supplies and notifies Cafe Lead of items needing to be ordered.
• Prepares food items for the next shift/day.
• Washes dishes and assists with cleaning in other areas as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Equipment:

• Knife, meat slicer, dishwasher, deep fryer, flat top grill, convection ovens, range and robot coupe food processor.

Physical Skills and Abilities:

• Position involves extended periods of standing and lifting light to medium weight objects (10 – 40 pounds). Involves stooping, crouching, and guiding materials into proper position.
• Requires good arm, hand and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination and depth perception to operate the kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Involves working around hot equipment.
• Position is fast paced, multi-tasked and requires strong public contact.
• Work is performed in a snack bar environment near various student activities and at times becomes noisy.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Requires previous experience in food service.

Must have a current Food Handler’s card or must obtain within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires high school level reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Requires skills and knowledge of the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of safety and sanitation practices and procedures related to the position.
• Must have strong customer relations skills.
• Must have the ability to independently carry out the duties of the position.
• Must be able to sufficiently read and comprehend instructions and safety materials.
• Must understand and follow labels and instructions for using detergents and chemicals used in cleaning.
• Requires the ability to handle food and related equipment in a manner which meets county health and safety standards.
• Must be able to safely work around hot surfaces and use kitchen equipment and knives in a manner that is safe for self and others in the area.
• Requires the ability to receive and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work within a team and promote harmonious working relationships.
• Must be able to interact with customers in a manner which reflects positively on the department.
• Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

Employment Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade.

Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable.

Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee’s supervisor of record.

Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement.

Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.

• Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.