Job Title:

Cook -

Head Start Location:

1603 N Belt St, Spokane, WA 99205

Department:

CCS Head Start/ECEAP/Early HS Job Type:

Classified Closing:

Continuous Salary:

$2,764.00 Monthly 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 accepted until the position is filled. However, since the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on September 7, 2022, submissions are encouraged prior to that time. The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Cook in the Head Start Department.

GENERAL DEFINITION

Under general supervision, this position will support the nutrition component of Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) by providing nutritious meals and snacks while supporting child and adult nutrition education. This position will perform skilled cooking duties and ensure the preparation and service of food is provided in a sanitary and compliant manner in a HS/EHS kitchen as well as delivery of food and supplies to HS Centers.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare food items according to menu, standardized recipe and verbal instruction; prepare and cook vegetables, meats, casseroles, soups, and cereals; prepare salads, quick breads, snack items, and etc. ensuring meals and snacks are served according to schedule.

• Adjust recipes and food amounts to meet USDA requirements or to meet children's needs; provide food substitutions as required, including special diet substitutions as directed by the Nutrition Specialist.
• Operate standard cooking equipment ensuring standards of sanitation and safety are met and maintained in the kitchen.
• Inventory and maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals; order supplies from Head Start production kitchen or appropriate vendors.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment ensuring sanitary standards are met.
• Store leftover ingredients and prepared foods in a safe and sanitary manner ensuring utilization and proper rotation.
• Maintain USDA production records and daily refrigerator and other temperature logs as required.
• Deliver food and supplies to outlying sites.
• May direct the work of part-time food service workers, work study students or volunteers. May participate with site team in providing parent nutrition training/information when requested. Attend program meetings 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.
• Indicates this is an essential duty.

This position is designated a bargaining unit position.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

COMPETENCIES

(MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

) Has knowledge of food preparation principles. Has knowledge of and applies sanitation and safety procedures. Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and sanitation procedures. Knowledge of nutrition standards and food substitutions. Basic math skills needed to calculate measurement conversions, order supplies and adjust recipe size. Good communication skills both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team. Ability to manage time to meet deadlines with minimal direction. Positive interpersonal skills to be able to work with children and adults. Ability to maintain confidential information with parents, staff, and volunteers. Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permit 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. Knowledge of Child Care Licensing food codes.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TOTAL

COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS

: $45,986 (11.5 month position) Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together: Base compensation of $31,786 (11.5 month position), plus Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus Click here for a full list of benefits. Median retirement fund contributions. The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. Person 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. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. 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. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law. Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified at New Hire Intake. Please reach out to Reggie.

Eans@ccs.spokane.edu if you need information on a medical accommodation or Rebecca.

Menzel@ccs.spokane.edu if you need information on a religious exemption.

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

Cyclic schedule (less than 12-months/40-hours week). 6-month probationary period; may be extended up to 12 months. 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. 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. Criminal background check 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.