Job Summary
Supports the operation of the center by performing food service and janitorial services. This is a full-time position.

Position Specific Duties

• Assembles, prepares and serves food for meal service.
• Follows USDA regulations and safe sanitation practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Washes dishes.
• Orders condiments and other foods as needed from central kitchen.
• Maintains paperwork, as needed.
  

• Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures.
• Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
• Promotes and encourages parent involvement.
• Works as a team with other staff in providing services to children and families.
• Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Interacts with children, families and community members in a supportive and professional manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience working in food preparation
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described
• Ability to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis

• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish, Russian or another language that meets community/department's needs.

Additional Qualifications

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  Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry required prior to beginning of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation & TB Screening (Must be obtained within 30 days of hire date)
• Food Handler's Card (Must be obtained within 30 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment)
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (training must be completed within 60 days of hire date)
• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety Training (training must be completed within 60 days of hire date)
  

• Knowledge of or ability to establish working relationships with staff
• High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• High personal integrity and sound professional ethics

Working Conditions
Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.

Additional Information
If you require technical support with your account or application, please call 855-524-5627.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elsy Cortez at elsy.cortez@mhcc.edu