Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Clark College Cook 2 - Child and Family Studies in Vancouver, Washington

Clark College is currently accepting applications for the position of part-time Cook 2 to oversee and participate in a large program food preparation for the Child and Family Studies Department. This is a cyclic, 11-month classified, 75% FTE position, working thirty hours per week each college quarter for a total of 39 weeks per year.  It includes some prep time prior to the start of each quarter. Available to work 6 hours daily from 7:30 a.m-2:00 p.m. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and participate in large program food preparation and clean up.
  • Prepare monthly menus, plan meals, keep records and make reports to align with USDA.
  • Inspect food being prepared to ensure proper quantity, quality, and handling; instruct and train employees and kitchen help in cooking, preparing and handling food.
  • Operate mixers, ovens, choppers, shredders, steamers, grills, grinders, toasters and other food equipment.
  • Prepare food items according to standard menus, recipes, and verbal instructions: prepare and cook vegetables, meats, soups and cereals; prepare salads, breads, etc. 
  • Adjust recipes to volume of demand, and to any identifiable allergies.
  • Inventory and maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals.
  • Lead and participate in the storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products; rotate stock.
  • Operate standard cooking equipment.
  • Lead and participate in family involvement activities related to cooking and nutrition.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPENTENCIES: Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

  • Two (2) years of cooking experience in a large-scale food service or culinary operation.
  • Must obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit and USDA training within 7 days of hire.
  • Coursework, teaching or experience in a culinary or nutrition program.

JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to create exciting menus for young children while being attentive to nutritional guidelines and frameworks for young children, including USDA and CACFP.
  • Value for fresh local produce, sustainability, health food with consideration for gluten free, vegan, fresh fruit and low carb menus is preferred.
  • Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
  • The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.  
  • This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.  
  • Prior to a new hire, 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.  

McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.   

Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.  

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