Our Opportunity

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks to establish a pool of self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as part-time Food Service Workers in the Culinary Arts department. Food Service Workers will be responsible for assisting in the kitchen with food preparation, cleaning, stocking food items, and general kitchen duties.

Salaries listed are for non-student, part-time hourly employees.

What You'll Do

• Clean and assist in dishwashing and any other general kitchen work.
• Cashiering on a POS system and writing tickets
• Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require short preparation time
• Catering set up/break down
• Greet customers, wait tables and provide excellent customer service to customers entering and leaving the facility
• Maintain, refill, and stock café area

This position will work primarily indoors in a food service setting, operate kitchen equipment and work with hot surfaces and sharp objects. Execute all necessary safety procedures when working with these items. The food service environment requires manual dexterity, mobility and a moderate amount of physical effort. Proper safety measures are to be taken while in the kitchen. May include travel in SPSCC vehicle to off-site catering functions, including Lacey Campus.

The ability to work under pressure and accommodate numerous interruptions while performing multiple tasks is essential. This position may require moving boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications You Possess

• Previous customer service and cashier experience
• Food handling experience and current Washington state food handlers permit
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and stand for many hours
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
  
  

To Apply

Applications must include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current Resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Recruitment and screening of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled and management reserves the right to make a hiring decision prior to the closing date. The screening committee will not review incomplete or late applications. Submitted applications are the property of SPSCC and will not be returned.

CONDITIONS OF PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Non-permanent employees under the provisions of WAC 357-19-435 are only authorized to work up to a maximum of 1050 hours in any twelve (12) consecutive- month period from the original date of hire. Employment with the college could end any time. All Non-permanent employees who work more than 350 hours during their anniversary year will be covered by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement. At that time, the employer will furnish the employee with a dues authorization form for payroll deduction of union dues.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities or any other legal protected status are encouraged to apply. SPSCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. South Puget Sound Community College is a drug-free workplace. South Puget Sound Community College employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. New employees must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility.