Catering Helper chez Renton Technical College, WA

About the Department

Renton Technical College is looking to hire a Catering Helper! This is a hourly, on-call, and overtime eligible position part of the Food Service Team and reports directly to the Director of Food Service Operations. Under the direct supervision of the cook, lead cook, or other supervisor, the Catering Helper performs a variety of kitchen functions to assist others to prepare meals in a timely and professional manner. Standard work hours for this position will vary depending on the catering events schedule and calendar.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  
 
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.  We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized 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.  

Position Duties

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Assist with the preparation of designated cooking and kitchen functions. 
• Properly complete food requisition forms. 
• Assist in maintaining the operational flow of patrons during the meal. 
• Set-up designated dining rooms and/or buffet lines. 
• May assist others to serve beer and wine during on-campus events. 
• Demonstrate job functions to students and report on student activities to the instructor.
• Complete cleaning tasks to appropriate standards in assigned areas. 
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while providing friendly customer service to patrons. 
• Comply with the health department rules and regulations at all times.
• May perform the duties of the busser or dishwasher on occasion. 
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Service Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.
• Frequent lifting, pushing and or carrying of supplies is required. 
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's Permit and a Washington State Liquor Control Board Class 12 Mixologist permit. 
• Ability to drive motor vehicles with a valid driver’s license is preferred. 
• Prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling is required. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience managing multiple tasks, planning, and organizing to meet changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy. 
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This role requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, and lifting heavy objects such as trays, plates, glassware racks. Work is primarily performed in the food services area which is adequately heated and ventilated, with occasional tasks performed near hot ovens and grills.

Other Qualifications

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 Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact [email protected].

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,[email protected].     

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.