PART-TIME, NON-PERMANENT POSITION

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Institute for Extended Learning is accepting applications to develop an applicant pool of qualified candidates for a part-time, non-permanent Food Service Worker. This announcement is to develop an applicant pool of qualified candidates for future part-time; non-permanent Food Service positions located at various Institute for Extended Learning Head Start/ Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program/Early Head Start (HS/ECEAP/EHS) sites.

Food Service Workers are responsible for assisting the cook in performing a variety of duties in the preparation and serving of food and in maintaining sanitary conditions in a Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in cooking and preparing foods according to the menu under the direction of the cook.

· Prepare classroom carts; serve meals and snacks.

· Assure that meals and snacks are served according to schedule.

· Operate cooking and kitchen equipment; clean kitchen and equipment; maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen and classroom.

· Maintain daily refrigeration temperature logs and other temperature logs as necessary and assist with inventory of supplies and goods for assigned meals.

· May attend program meetings with staff and/or parents as work schedule permits.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications)

· 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.

· A demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve.

· Possess or obtain (within one week of employment) a current Spokane County Food Handler Permit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent hand and wrist movement; standing; bending; reaching. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and/or daily moving or lifting up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.

RATE OF PAY AND HOURS OF WORK

$8.18 per hour. Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Total hours per year will not exceed 1050 per year. Position is not eligible for benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. This position requires: 1) a valid license to drive in the state of Washington; 2) obtain bloodborne pathogens and HIV/AIDS training (available through CCS); 3) pre-employment/post-offer medical exam and tuberculin skin test; 4) Food Handler’s Permit (within one week of employment); and 5) pass a criminal history/child abuse background check. If using personal vehicle for travel, proof of driver’s license and car insurance required. Due to the amount of applications received, applications are kept on file for only six months.

Person(s) with a disability may request special accommodations for receiving and completing the application process to include; materials in large print, audio tapes explaining application information, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or special interview arrangements. Requests for these services may be made on an individual basis by calling (509) 434-5040.

Community Colleges of Spokane information regarding campus crime statistics and policies are available at http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Students/Right_To_Know/Default.aspx or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To request an application contact the Human Resources Office, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., MS 1004, P.O. Box 6000, Spokane, WA 99217-6000, hro@ccs.spokane.edu or visit our website at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf . Phone: (509) 434-5040; for 24 hr. employment and job status line (509) 434-5050.

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

· Completed CCS application form (resumes will not substitute for official application)

· Detailed resume

Download the application form now: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as received.

All application materials submitted become property of the Community Colleges of Spokane. Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application materials to the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office does not provide copying services.

Community Colleges of Spokane is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and as such, ensures that all persons shall have equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of nonjob-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.