Join our Head Start team! The Food Service Assistant works with Teachers and Teacher Assistants to provide support with food service, food delivery, and cleaning.

This is an on-call position, working up to 19 hours per week.

Candidates must submit applications by 4 / 5 / 24 to be considered for first-round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• Some sites may require valid driver license and insured vehicle available for use on the job, and satisfactory drive record for the past three years.
• Must obtain First Aid / CPR certification and Food Handler's card.
• This position is subject to MWVCAA's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for client-facing positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to range, oven, steamer, dishwasher, and various kitchen utensils;

• The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee will be standing for the majority of the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
• Variable and flexible work hours.
• Work environment is occasionally warm, humid and temperatures vary (particularly in / near refrigerators and freezers and appliances).
• Potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other conditions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face coverings may be required.

Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position.

Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at : oregonearlylearning

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category.

We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at or call to ask for a HR Team Member.

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Last updated : 2024-03-25