On-Call Food Service Worker

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Department at the Washington School for the Deaf campus invites people with a background in preparing delicious meals to apply for school year on-call work opportunities. This is a residential school environment, and we serve students who are deaf and hard of hearing following USDA guidelines and best practices. WSD is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an on-call Food Service Worker position. On-call hours can vary, and the Nutrition Services department is offering weekly opportunities for shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

Requirements

Food service experience.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Card.
Ability to accurately follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to adhere to state and federal guidelines, agency policies and supervisor directives.
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
Able to work standing for the entire assigned shift.
Committed to working as a team member and maintaining positive relations with staff, students, parents, and the public.
Willing and able to work with little notice to cover for staff absences.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred (must be willing to learn).

Responsibilities

Follow all food handling safety procedures.
Assist cooks with preparing fruits, vegetables, and condiments for meal services in accordance with published menus and USDA recipes and guidelines.
Provide friendly customer service and professionalism towards students, staff, and visitors.
Work as a team member with other food service staff to serve nutritious meals to students in a friendly, safe, and relaxed atmosphere.
Follow a rotating schedule to serve, clean, monitor, and wash dishes during meal services.