Food Service Worker Substitute
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Job Description
About Company and Job Description:
Lower Columbia College is seeking multiple on-call Food Service Worker Substitutes to support its Head Start program. This role is vital in ensuring children receive healthy, USDA-approved meals and snacks in a safe and sanitary environment.
Key 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.
• 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:
• Extended periods of standing (Frequently)
• Pushing food carts (Frequently)
• Using a lift gate to transfer food service items (Frequently)
• Bending over to pick up items (Frequently)
• Stacking food service items (Frequently)
• Lifting heavy boxes of bulk food and supplies up to 40lbs (Frequently)
• Maintaining sight and sound while preparing and delivering meals (Occasionally)
• Multiple uses of bleach solution for cleaning/sanitizing kitchen and food preparation materials daily/weekly (Frequently)
• Squatting (Occasionally)
• Sitting (Seldom)
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
• Finger print card from local law enforcement agency
• TB test
• MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity
• Food Handler’s Card
• Valid driver’s license
Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week, variable schedule.
Reports To: Food Service Manager
