Food Services Specialist @ Hand In Hand
(Part-time)

Position Summary:
The Food Services Specialist is responsible for: food preparation and menu planning; shopping and tracking inventory; and completing ODE paperwork. This position reports to the Administrative Services Manager. The Food Services Specialist will work approximately 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Meal planning and food preparation experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Values working in a multicultural/diverse work environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including staff, supervisors and management.
* Ability to work effectively as a team member.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
* Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
* Openness to feedback and supervision.
* Ability to regularly attend scheduled shifts, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.
* Knowledge of Oregon Health Codes and Department of Education Regulations is needed.
* The ability and experience to cook/prepare meals for up to 30 people is required as well as ability to plan balanced meals, maintain a clean working environment, and ability to follow health regulations.

Other Requirements:
* A criminal history background check is required for all employees working directly with children served by the Morrison.
* Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment.
* TB test within 30 days of employment.
* Current Food Handlers card.
* Position involves local driving to purchase supplies, which requires a valid driver's license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance and a driving record permitting coverage under corporate auto liability policy. If driving a personal vehicle for work related purposes more than once a week (4 times per month on average) must have and maintain personal auto liability insurance at $100,000/$300,000 level.

Salary/Benefits
Salary is $9.00 per hour.

Application Procedure
Please fax a letter of interest or your resume to 503-256-3040 or mail to J. Blem c/o Morrison Child and Family Services, 11456 NE Knott St., Portland, Oregon 97220.

POSITION CLOSES 10/31/03.