Food Service Worker - Student Life

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the position of Food Service Worker to support the café operations and Student Life programs.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.  We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.  

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer:
      

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

As a member of the Student Life Food Service staff, will perform customer service and clerical support to café operations and Student Life programs. 
 
Duty: Provide customer service and clerical support for the SPSCC Café operations programs.
 Tasks include: 
 

• Provide staffing duties to the SPSCC hot grill line operations, food preparation and provide direct service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Stocking ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Maintaining clean and sanitized workstations.
• Checking perishable ingredients and food items for freshness. 
• Provide support to staffing operations in recruitment, hiring, and training of student employees.
• Assist with supervision of hourly staff.  
• Serve as lead to the hot grill in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Support partnerships with Student Life, Personal Support Center, instructional culinary programs, and campus departments to develop and sustain food and beverage options for vulnerable student populations.
• Assist with daily cash tasks, including the POS system, tills, change counts, deposits, and other fiscal operations tasks as needed. 
• Exhibit exceptional communication and customer service skills, including working efficiently, adjusting to changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Respond appropriately and timely to questions regarding hot grill processes, purchasing, and service provided by the hot grill and food service operations.
• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Coffee Shop including daily food preparation and opening and closing tasks.
• Assist with inventory tracking and management system, including monthly inventory processes and budget tracking as needed.

 
Duty:  Serve as support staff to the Student Engagement team.
Tasks include: 

• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact and support resource for students on behalf of the Hot grill and Student Life food service programs.
• Assist in the implementation of Student Life and campus engagement programs via the hot grill food service operations.
• Work as a team member on a wide variety of tasks and projects to support the Café operations.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college’s diversity goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
 
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
 
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
 

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512;  South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.  

Salary : $17 - $23