ECEAP Food Service Worker - Oak Harbor

ECEAP Food Service Worker - Oak Harbor

Salary

$2,602.40 - $3,360.80 Monthly

Location

Oak Harbor, WA

Job Type

Classified - Permanent, Scheduled

Job Number

C26-018

Department

ECEAP

Opening Date

06/23/2026

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Position Summary

SVC ECEAP is a state program that has been serving vulnerable children and families. We serve people experiencing homelessness, poverty, involvement in the foster system or child protective system, or any other family stressors that qualifying families may be experiencing. ECEAP classrooms do not expel or exclude children due to behavioral issues or disabilities and special needs of any kind. We recognize instead that individualizing for the specific needs of every child in a nurturing and supportive environment is how we best help all children reach kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Site staff will have a responsibility to support the needs of all children in their classrooms.

The Opportunity: Food Service position purchases food and prepares meals, maintains meal records, cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment, and services areas. Responsible for ensuring individual dietary needs, including allergies and religiously based restrictions, are safely and appropriately addressed. Additionally, these positions will clean and sanitize restrooms, perform general cleaning tasks for the site, such as dusting and trash removal. This position works under direct supervision and reports to the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Coordinator. This position will be assigned to the main office kitchen, and may be moved on a temporary basis, or reassigned to a primary location within that same specified area if required to support program operations and effective centers. Travel to other locations will be required for delivery drop off, material pick up, meetings, and trainings. This position ensures compliance with the ECEAP performance standards, SVC ECEAP policy, and procedures.

This is a classified, benefits-eligible position working 8.5 months per year, 32 hours per week. All positions work in person at their assigned center. The center for this position is the North Whidbey Site, located at 1051 N.E. 21st Court, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Travel to other locations will be required for some pre-scheduled meetings and trainings.

Application materials will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings that may occur in the future.

This position is grant-funded. The extension of the position is dependent on the continuation of funding.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide for the nutritional needs of all children

• Reviews and follows the monthly menu, assuring appropriate CACFP elements and adequate food portions are available for the number and age of the children enrolled;
• Purchasing food required for each site's menu as necessary;
• Receive food deliveries. Maintain vendor records and recipes, submit to the main office;
• Creates scratch-based recipes that ensure compliance with CACFP guidance;
• Prepares and serves food for breakfast, lunch, and or snack at the NW site;
• Prepares/packs/delivers food and consumables for CW and Anacortes sites;
• Supports classroom staff in ensuring appropriate serving sizes are offered, including identifying correct serving utensils.

Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

• Follows appropriate food handling practices, using disposable gloves, keeping foods at proper temperature, and recording food temperatures as required;
• Cleans up after breakfast, lunch, and snack, utilizing proper dishwashing methods to assure sanitization of dishes and food service equipment. Sanitizes tables where children eat, the food preparation area, and any food transportation equipment used. Disposes of food waste using an appropriate method;
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and appliances;
• Maintains awareness of childrens special dietary needs, assuring substitutions are provided as appropriate;
• Empties garbage/trash in the kitchen
• Performs periodic cleaning of cupboards, high and low dusting, cleaning inside windows, and other general Center cleaning tasks assigned;
• May wash, dry, fold, and put away laundered items.

Complete and ensure compliance according to the health department and CACFP requirements

• Maintain center food service records and binders in compliance with the health department and CACFP;
• Follow appropriate food handling practices, washing hands, using disposable gloves, keeping facial hair covered, keeping foods at proper temperature, and recording food temperatures in compliance with the local health department;
• Oversees custodial-food aides as needed;
• Understands and complies with Health Department and CACFP requirements;
• Supports classroom staff in ensuring appropriate serving sizes are offered, including identifying correct serving utensils;
• Inventories and maintains necessary kitchen supplies.

Other duties as assigned

• Support outlying kitchens;
• Participate in services/trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and/or understanding of:

• Kitchen routines involved in preparing and serving food;
• Operation of standard kitchen appliances and equipment;
• The safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Ability to:

• Communicate, in writing and orally, in English with a variety of people in a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional manner;
• Identify, access, and apply appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures;
• Effectively read, understand, and interpret information and ideas;
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with ECEAP policies and procedures;
• Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals;
• Work in an inclusive classroom setting with children of all abilities;
• Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of staff, children, families, and community partners by consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions;
• Adapt to changing needs, processes, working conditions, and duties;
• Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work;
• Work effectively as a member of a team;
• Recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people and create an environment of valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school completion, GED, or equivalent;
• One (1) year of food service experience or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of food service experience;

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is based on Range 35, Step A, $2,602.40 per month with periodic increments to $3,360.80 per month. The listed salary is based on the anticipated WPEA salary schedule effective July 1, 2026. The listed salary is also prorated to 80% FTE. Starting salary may be dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Salary is prorated for positions less than 100% of full-time.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is dependent upon continued grant funding.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Application Deadline: Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings that may occur in the future.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
• A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe, and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• This classification is included in the classified staff bargaining unit, represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, WPEA.

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Test

01

Select from below the options that best describe your highest education attained.

• Not applicable.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college: one (1) to two (2) years of college.
• Some college: three (3) to four (4) years or more of college.
• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Masters degree, or higher degree.

02

Specify the field of study of your highest education attained if applicable, or if further clarification is needed relating to your highest education attained, please describe in the text box below (if not applicable, type "n/a")

03

Select from below the options that best describe your food service experience.

• None / not applicable - no relevant experience, or experience in a related area.
• 1 month to 6 months of experience
• 7 months to 11 months of experience
• 12 months to 23 months of experience.
• 24 months to 35 months of experience.
• 36 months to 47 months of experience.
• 48 months to 59 months of experience.
• 60 months or more of experience.

04

In the text box below, describe how you meet this qualification: Food service experience. Responses such as "see resume" or similar may be considered incomplete and result in disqualification.

05

Working in an early childhood center requires prioritizing childrens health and safety at all times. Responsibilities include high-temperature cooking equipment such as ovens and ranges, handling of hot liquids, oils, and food products, and the use of sharp kitchen tools and equipment. This role also involves extensive cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene responsibilities. Physical requirements include repetitive tasks and extended standing, walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling. Must be able to lift, carry, and push items or carts weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Yes, I acknowledge and am able to perform the duties and meet the physical demands and work environment of this position.
• No, I am unable to perform the duties or meet the physical demands and work environment of this position.

06

I acknowledge that I have read the application procedure found in the job announcement. In order to be considered for this position, I understand that I must complete the online application, which includes the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references, responses to the supplemental questions, and the following documents as attachments: 1) A current resume; 2) A cover letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• I understand the application requirements.

Required Question

Employer Skagit Valley College

Address 2405 E College Way

Mount Vernon, Washington, 98273

Website http://www.skagit.edu