Temp, Culinary Assistant

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College is seeking an Assistant to support the Culinary Arts program during FVCC events. The role involves kitchen cleanup, dishwashing, serving guests, and clearing dining tables to ensure smooth event service.

The position is part-time, non-benefit eligible, and operates up to 19 hours per week. A high school diploma is required and applicants should be able to perform heavy-duty tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional conduct.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes and utensils, by hand or with dishwashers.
• Stores clean dishes and equipment properly.
• Maintains clean and orderly kitchen work areas.
• Empties trash and replaces liners.
• Sweeps and scrubs floors.
• Serves meals and provides water service.
• Clears dining tables and assists guests.
• Represents the College professionally and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to Culinary Arts Program Director or Designee.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Policy adherence

Following directions

Diversity awareness

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KALISPELL, MT 59901

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Category: Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Culinary Arts Department

STATUS AND SCHEDULE

Temporary, works as needed up to 19 hours per week; non-benefit eligible.

FLSA

Hourly, Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The Assistant supports FVCC's Culinary Arts program as needed for various FVCC events by performing kitchen and serving-related duties, such as kitchen clean-up, dishwashing, serving guests, and clearing dining tables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using automatic dishwashers or by hand.
• Places clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Empties trash and replaces trash can liners.
• Sweeps and scrubs floors.
• Serves meals and provides water service to guests.
• Clears dining tables.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Culinary Arts Program Director or Designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative of the College by interacting appropriately with the community.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• This is a Heavy Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [e-mail]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.