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Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Food Service Worker (PT/Hourly) in the Head start Department.

GENERAL DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for assisting the Lead Cook in performing a variety of duties in the preparation and serving of food and in maintaining sanitary conditions in a Head Start/ECEAP/EHS kitchen.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in cooking and preparing foods according to the menu to ensure meals and snacks are served according to schedule at several site locations. *
• Maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Participate in the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment. *
• Prepare classroom carts; serve meals and snacks. *
• Store leftover ingredients and prepared foods in a safe and sanitary manner; assist in their utilizations and with inventory of supplies and goods ensuring rotation of stock. *
• Operate cooking and kitchen equipment correctly. *
• Assist with USDA production records and maintain daily refrigerator temperature logs and other temperature logs as necessary. *
• May direct the work of part-time kitchen staff in the absence of lead cook.
• Attend program meetings with staff and/or parents as requested.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform related duties as required. *
• Provide sub services to cooks at alternative Head Start/Early Head Start sites for the duration of the summer months.

* Indicates this is an essential duty.
This position is designated a bargaining unit position.COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Basic math skills needed to calculate measurement conversions, order supplies and adjust recipe size.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures; follows local, state, and federal safety and sanitation procedures.
• General nutrition knowledge and understands food substitutions.
• Positive interpersonal skills to be able to work with children.
• Public contact and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team.
• Able to manage time to meet deadlines with minimal direction.
• Flexibility in addressing unexpected work.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permit.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Requires First Aid/CPR (as offered through CCS).
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Cooking experience in a production kitchen.
• Knowledge of USDA CACFP Regulations.
• Previous experience working with Head Start or low-income populations.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is active in nature.
• Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Occasional to frequent change in position from sedentary, standing, stooping and walking.
• Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is overtime eligible.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Post-Offer medical exam which includes tuberculin screening and submission of documentation indicating Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination or immunity.
• Possession of Washington State Department of Health: Food Workers Card.
• Pre-Employment Post Offer, criminal history/child abuse information check including Department of Children, Youth and Families Portable Background Check prior to employment.
• Requires local or regional travel. If using personal vehicle proof of driver's license and car insurance required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license required.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

CCS online application.

Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position. *

Comprehensive resume. *

Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.*

College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Chief Administration Officer, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., PO Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane WA 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037; WA Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.

Native Land Acknowledgement
We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Kalispel Tribe. The CCS Pullman Center operates on the WSU campus and is located on the ancestral homelands of the Palus people and on the ceded lands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe.
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.