Substitute Food Service Worker - Oregon School for the Deaf

Initial Posting Date: 08/23/2024 Application Deadline: 09/30/2024 Agency: Oregon Department of Education Salary Range: $3,330 - $3,945 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Substitute Food Service Worker - Oregon School for the Deaf Job Description: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting September 3, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay application. Position Title & Classification: Substitute Food Service Worker Compensation: $19.21 - $22,76 ($20.47 - $24.35 PERS) We are currently hiring a Substitute Food Service Worker at our Oregon School for the Deaf. This position works on an as needed based during the school year (academic year). The Nutrition Services Department is responsible for the overall operation of the food service on campus. This affects students who attend school, staff and outside groups who use the facilities. Our food service workers provide general dessert and cold food prep, serving, dishwashing, and cleaning duties in a school kitchen. Typical Duties Include: Food Preparation * Maintain fruit and vegetable cooler in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner. Clean and sanitize fruits and vegetables. * Prepare fruit, vegetable, and other food items for daily salad bar. * Supervise student's consumption of items at salad bar, limiting portions of popular or high fat or sodium items, such as salad dressing. * Assist in making snacks daily for the residential program. Prepare fruits and vegetables for field trips and sporting events. Fill school and dorm food requests. * Make suggestions and necessary changes to prevent waste and spoilage of items that are prepped and served. * Accurately record foods prepared on production records and temperature log sheets. Sanitation and Cleanliness * Responsible for maintaining clean areas and proper sanitation. * Clean preparations area and assist in overall clean-up after meals. * Assist in dish room/dish machine operations; sort and rack dishes, glasses, utensils; wash dishes, pots and pans, etc.; clean dish machine and dish room. * Recycle cans, boxes, glass, etc. * Assist with department laundry. * Assist in keeping storeroom clean. Miscellaneous Duties * Attend department in-services and staff meetings to maintain knowledge of school policies and procedures, student food allergies and diets, sanitation practices and National School Lunch and Breakfast Program regulations. * Assist others in the performance of their tasks. * Document necessary maintenance work on Work Request forms. * Assist with inventories and deep cleaning of kitchen, storerooms, coolers, and freezers. What we are looking for: * Six months of experience in customer or food service. NOTE: This position requires the employee to obtain a food handler's card within 30 days of hire. * Skill in applying state health, safety, and sanitation regulations, and procedures as they relate to operation of a volume dining or food service facility. * Skill in applying food service policies and procedures. * Skill in following verbal/signed and written instructions. * Basic computer skills needed for the use of email, word processing, spreadsheets, internet and nutrition software. * We encourage our Food Service Workers to obtain ASL certification at Level 1 (ASLPI). Staff obtaining certification at Level 2 are eligible for a five percent (5%) bilingual differential. Working Conditions: * Working with large quantity food service and dish room equipment and cleaning chemicals. * Lifting of heavy objects (30 lbs. or more) and moving of carts that carry several hundred pounds occasionally. * Standing on feet/legs for long periods of time (3.5 hours). * Working in hot/cold areas for short periods such as coolers, freezers, dish room and serving food on the cafeteria line. * Handling of dirty plates, cups, bowls, trays, silverware and trash cans, which may include exposure to gum, spit and vomit. * Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, exposure to noise and exposure to infectious diseases. * Other risks may include slipping, falling and burns. * Duties require possible daily exposure to infectious, communicable, contagious diseases/conditions Fingerprinting, Background Check, and Drug Screening: * Applicants will be subject to a finger-print based criminal history check including driving record. * Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered. * Applicants will be subject to a Controlled Substance Test (drug screening), which must be successfully completed before the first day of employment. What's in it for you! You will have the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues and impact the lives of children and families statewide. You many qualify for medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today! Additional Information: * The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. * Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. * Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. * Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which includes a fingerprint-based records check, as a condition of employment. * Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at . * Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) within three days of hire for employment verification. * If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Morgan Zimmerman () Helpful links and contact information: * Subscribe to our jobs! * Learn more about the Oregon School for the Deaf * Help & Support webpage * Learn more about Oregon * For additional information, please e-mail . The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.