Food Service Worker Lead

At A Glance!: We are looking for a Food Service Worker Lead for our Castle Rock Location!

As the Lead Food Service Worker Lead you'll be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious USDA-compliant meals and snacks to children while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen. Working under the guidance of the Food Service Manager, you'll manage inventory, coordinate meal portions and distribution to classrooms, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

This role also includes supporting and training aides and volunteers and contributing to a positive, child-centered environment. If you're organized, dependable, and passionate about serving children and families, we'd love to have you on our team.

The Food Service Worker Lead is a non-permanent position that works up to 75 hours/month, 17.5-19 hours per week. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am- 12:30 pm, and Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This position is considered a Food Service Worker Lead under Washington State Classification Specifications. This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

Apply Early! This position will stay open until filled with an initial application review date of June 23, 2025. To be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 22, 2025.

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• Prepare food as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• Serve USDA lunches and snacks for preschool children.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, serving utensils, food preparation and storage areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Post menus in kitchens.
• 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.
• Assist with transporting as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• 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.
• Train aides and volunteers in accordance with program philosophy and policies.
• Exhibit intent to increase knowledge, skill, and personal growth.
• 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.

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License (to be considered for a transporter)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Worker's 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

• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role in food service or related fields

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)

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Policy Council Approval

• Provide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health, to include:

• 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.

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor

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.

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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.

• If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish, you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5% assignment pay.

Anticipated Start Date

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