Food Service Worker

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity.  Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - HEAD START/ECEAP

DESCRIPTION:   

Our kitchen provides meals and snacks to over 500 preschool children at nine centers throughout Snohomish County.  The Food Service Worker delivers meals to their assigned center and returns dirty dishes back to our kitchen.  The Food Service Worker is also responsible for helping with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitizing. This is a classified position and reports to the Food Service Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

25%:  Driving

• Drive a program vehicle to transport food, supplies, and equipment to and from kitchen and assigned preschool center

25%:  Kitchen Help

• Load and unload cambros into program vehicles
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Assist in food and bakery preparation and production
• Organize and properly store dry goods, frozen and fresh products
• Other duties as assigned

50%: Food Prep and Serving

• Set up food for family-style meal service in the classroom, prep food for breakfast and snacks
• Maintain the health and safety of all children and their environment 
• Ensure that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised

KEY COMPETENCIES (specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):

1. Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position
2. Ability to work independently, but also be a team player
3. Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
4. Must be knowledgeable of and work in accordance with Head Start/ECEAP Performance Standards, Federal, State, and College policies and regulations, and negotiated agreements
5. Must be able to communicate via email and phone
6. Current Food Worker Card
7. If assigned a driving position, must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and personal automobile insurance

JOB READINESS FACTORS (working conditions such as environmental factors, mental and physical demands, willingness issues of the position):

• Must be flexible and able to negotiate priorities according to program needs while considering rules and process requirements
• Must be able to work under stressful situations and manage stress appropriately
• Must be able to accomplish repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Must be able to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must consistently adhere to an established work schedule and maintain a 95% attendance rate
• Ability to perform regular sanitation/cleaning of the classroom or kitchen that may require the use of a broom, carpet sweeper, mop, vacuum, and the use of cleaning products
• Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds (only on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child's size chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels
• Must be able to transport self to off-site trainings and meetings
• Required vaccines:  TDap, MMR
• Must show a negative TB Test and obtain a health provider statement showing free of communicable diseases
• Cleared Portable Background Check through DCYF

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 18 or older
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Record

 (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a production kitchen, and onsite/in-person. The ability to sit, bend, stoop, walk and move  over uneven surfaces is required. The position requires some lifting and moving up to 50lbs in an emergency situation. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language.  Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

20 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday, 5 hours each day

COMPENSATION:  

Salary range 32.  Beginning salary is $1,348 - $1,512 per month, for a 9.5 month cyclic work period.  Progressive increases to $1,740 per month, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 9 sick days per year, 9 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 2 personal leave days, and 8 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 14 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire. 

Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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. 

• All new positions are contingent upon funding. 
• This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. 
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: 

1. Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.
2. Current resume. 
3. Names and contact information for three references. 
4. For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form. 

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. 

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.