FOOD SERVICE WORKER - ON CALL - Kitsap County, WA : Job Details

Salary: $16.58 - $21.23 HourlyLocation : WA 98366, WAJob Type: Extra Help - On CallDepartment: Human ServicesOpening Date: 11/14/2023FLSA: Determined by PositionBargaining Unit: NONOVERVIEWDuties may include: cooking, baking, and otherwise preparing food, setting up and serving a variety of meals, and performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks under established guidelines of the highest sanitationand safety standards. The mission of Kitsap Recovery Center is to promote healthy lifestyles and communities through superior, responsive, cost-effective chemical dependency treatment services leading to improved quality of life for those involved in or affected by chemical dependency. Kitsap Recovery Center (KRC), located in Port Orchard, provides both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services.This is a continuous opening, and is screened periodically as the need for additional on-call employees arises. Qualified applicants will be forwarded, as requested, to the department. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via email to schedule yourself through the online hiring system.QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months of experience and/or training in food preparation, including the set up and operation of basic kitchen equipment.
• Six months of housekeeping duties.
• Possession of a Safe Serve Certificate.
• Custodial or high standard kitchen cleaning experience.

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.Driving RequirementsThe successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Criminal Conviction Standards: The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position:

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other RequirementsPlease note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Pass a criminal history background check through law enforcement agencies.
• Possess and submit verification of a valid and current food handler's permit.
• Be able to fulfill all of the traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter.)

Within 30 days of appointment, the successful candidate must:

• Obtain or possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete Blood borne/Airborne Pathogens training.
• Receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series or sign a waiver.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Walking and standing for extended periods,
• Twisting, stooping, bending, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), and grasping tools.
• Adequate vision and coordination to operate food service and preparation equipment.
• Adequate hearing to sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately.
• Repetitive motions when manually completing required logs/reports.
• Mental alertness, physical strength, coordination, dexterity to ensure safety.
• Exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to lift/carry/move food service equipment and materials.

Incumbents may be:

• Subject to exposure to physical hazards associated with use of food preparation equipment and chemicals commonly used in kitchen sanitation and cleaning.
• Exposed to potentially violent or hostile individuals in volatile and dangerous situations within the facility.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIESIn this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Pick up client meals from contracted facility at scheduled times for lunch and dinner.
• Heat breakfast items at time of service to food service standards and temperatures.
• Receive and accept shipments of food service supplies.
• Review inventory list to ensure invoices are correct.
• Coordinate food and supply inventory.
• Order food and housekeeping supplies.
• Shop as needed for food supplies and special diet.
• Operate food service equipment in a safe manner according to the operator's manuals and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper standards of sanitation by cleaning equipment such as stoves, kettles, pots and pans, dishes, coolers, storage and food service areas
• Observe and report any problems, discrepancies and suggestions regarding food service and housekeeping operations including needed building or other repairs in a timely manner.
• Will perform general housekeeping duties such a vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of restrooms.
• May collect and remove trash and launder linens.
• In Charge of cleaning the whole facility, pick up trash outside, empty trash within counselor offices and report and follow up work orders.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.01 (REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• YES
• NO

02 Employees in this department are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared. Are you able to meet this requirements?

• YES
• NO

03 Work is performed at the Recovery Center, which is a 24-hour, 7 day per week facility. The incumbent must be willing to work various shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you agree to attain First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of employment and to keep that certification current?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you willing to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a waiver?

• Yes
• No

06 (RC-18) Have you been tested for Tuberculosis in the last three months?

• Yes
• No

07 (RC-19) If you have not been tested for Tuberculosis in the last three months, are you willing to be tested prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

08 Are you willing to receive an annual TB (tuberculosis) test?

• Yes
• No

09 Do you possess a current food handler's permit?

• Yes
• No

10 (RC-15) If you do not possess a current food handler's permit, are you willing to obtain a permit upon employment?

• Yes
• No

11 Do you have 6 months of experience in food services, including prep work, setting up food lines, serving meals and cleaning kitchens?*If yes, all relevant work experience must be listed on the work history section with specific details to be considered. Resumes are not reviewed for minimum qualifications.

• YES
• NO

12 (REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application.(Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)

• YES
• NO

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