Food Service Worker Sub; PT, Head Start

As a substitute, you’ll assist with preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organizing food portions and supplies for classrooms, and supporting transportation needs as directed. If you're dependable, flexible, and committed to supporting children’s well-being through high-quality food service, we’d love to have you join our team.

This position works up to 19 hours per week with a variable schedule based on program needs. This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

This position is classified as a Food Service Worker under Washington State Classification Specifications.

• Prepare food as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• Serve USDA meals for preschool children.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, serving utensils, food preparation and storage areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Seldom – sitting

• Occasionally - be able to maintain sight and sound while preparing and delivering meals Frequently- multiple uses of bleach solution for cleaning/sanitizing kitchen and food preparation materials daily/weekly
• Occasionally - squat

• Frequently extended periods of standing
• Frequently – pushing food carts
• Frequently – use lift gate to transfer food service items from truck to kitchen
• Frequently - bend over to pick up items
• Frequently - stacking food service items
• Frequently - lift heavy boxes of bulk food and supplies up to 40lbs

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.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Worker 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in Food Services

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

The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply…