School-Year On-Call Food Service Worker (ASL‑Friendly)

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington School for the Deaf (CDHY) invites applications for an on-call Food Service Worker in Vancouver, WA. This school-year position supports the Nutrition Services Department, preparing meals in a residential setting and adhering to USDA guidelines.

Shifts occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm with weekly opportunities, and applicants must be able to pass background checks. Experience in food service, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and willingness to learn American Sign Language are

Qualifications

• Experience in food service.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Card.
• Ability to accurately follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to adhere to state and federal guidelines, agency policies and supervisor directives.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to work standing for the entire assigned shift.
• Committed to working as a team member and maintaining positive relations with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Willing and able to work with little notice to cover for staff absences.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred (must be willing to learn).

Responsibilities

• Follow all food handling safety procedures.
• Assist cooks with preparing fruits, vegetables, and condiments for meal services in accordance with published menus and USDA recipes and guidelines.
• Provide friendly customer service and professionalism towards students, staff, and visitors.
• Work as a team member with other food service staff to serve nutritious meals to students in a friendly, safe, and relaxed atmosphere.
• Follow a rotating schedule to serve, clean, monitor, and wash dishes during meal services.

Skills

Food service experience

Food Handler's Card

Follow instructions

Adhere to guidelines/policies

Meet deadlines in fast-paced env

Lift up to 25 lbs

Stand for shift

Team player

ASL willingness/learning

Job description

The Washington School for the Deaf (CDHY) invites applications for an on-call Food Service Worker in Vancouver, WA. This school-year position supports the Nutrition Services Department, preparing meals in a residential setting and adhering to USDA guidelines.

Shifts occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm with weekly opportunities, and applicants must be able to pass background checks. Experience in food service, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and willingness to learn American Sign Language are