COOK 1 (Part-Time Pool)

The Position

Cook 1

(Part-Time Hourly, Temporary)

Open date: 10/02/2026

Close date: Open Until Filled

Anticipated start date:11/1/2026

PENINSULA COLLEGES COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Peninsula College is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where every student and employee has access to the support and resources they need to succeed. We believe that respect, connection, and belonging are essential to learning and working well together.

Our Equity Standing Committee, with representation from across the college, guides ongoing work to review policies, practices, and professional learning to support equitable access and student and employee success. We collaborate with campus partners on continuous improvement toward a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive.

Redacted Review Hiring Process

At Peninsula College, we are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. Before your materials are reviewed by the screening committee, certain personal identifying details such as your name, the names of schools or organizations you attended, and affiliations that could unintentionally signal identity are removed. This helps reviewers focus on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

We encourage applicants to review their resumes and cover letters before submitting to ensure that your experience and accomplishments remain clear after redaction. If your materials rely on institution names or affiliations to explain your role, you may wish to describe the work and outcomes in your own words, so the impact is still visible to the screening committee.

Our goal is to support a hiring process that is consistent, equitable, and centered on the strengths you bring.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown SKlallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble SKlallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the Colleges service district. The College is home to House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/SKlallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

The Cook 1 prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Center. Working under general supervision, this position follows approved menus, standardized recipes, USDA and CACFP meal requirements, food-safety standards, childcare licensing requirements, and ECDC procedures. The Cook 1 plans for daily meal service, accommodates documented dietary needs, maintains accurate records, monitors food and supplies, and supports a clean, organized, and welcoming early learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, cook, portion, and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to approved menus, standardized recipes, daily counts, and established meal schedules.

• Follow USDA and CACFP meal-pattern requirements and ensure all required meal components and age-appropriate portions are provided.

• Plan menus with program leadership and adjust meals when items are unavailable while continuing to meet nutrition and meal-pattern requirements.

• Prepare substitutions and accommodations for documented allergies, food intolerances, medical needs, and religious or cultural dietary needs while preventing cross-contact.

• Transport meals, snacks, and beverages to classrooms at designated service times while maintaining safe temperatures and sanitary handling practices.

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, storage, dishwashing, and meal-transport areas in accordance with food-safety standards and childcare licensing requirements.

• Receive and inspect deliveries; rotate and organize inventory; monitor stock; calculate supply needs; prepare shopping lists; and order or purchase groceries and supplies as assigned.

• Maintain required CACFP records, including menus, meal counts, production records, substitutions, labels, receipts, temperature logs, and monthly reports. Submit documentation within required timelines.

• Follow safe procedures for receiving, storing, thawing, preparing, cooking, cooling, reheating, holding, and serving food. Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures as required.

• Complete dishwashing, laundry, waste removal, and basic cleaning duties connected to kitchen and meal-service operations.

• Communicate promptly with classroom staff and program leadership about menu changes, allergens, meal timing, supply needs, equipment concerns, and other issues affecting service.

• Interact with children, families, coworkers, vendors, and visitors in a professional, respectful, and inclusive manner. Model appropriate communication and guidance when working around children.

• Provide first aid and respond to emergencies within the scope of required training and ECDC procedures.

• Perform related duties consistent with the Cook 1 classification and the operational needs of the ECDC.

Duties of the position require knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of basic cooking and food preparation, sanitation, portioning, safe food handling, and kitchen equipment use.
• Ability to understand and apply USDA and CACFP meal requirements, childcare licensing requirements, allergy procedures, and ECDC food-service policies.
• Experience following established menus, recipes, cleaning procedures, food-safety practices, and recordkeeping systems.
• Manage time and multiple tasks efficiently so meals are prepared and delivered on schedule. ¿ read and follow menus, recipes, food labels, written procedures, safety instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Use basic math to scale recipes, calculate portions, count meals, track inventory, and complete required records.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully in writing and verbally with coworkers, families, vendors, and program leadership.
• Work independently while also contributing as a dependable and cooperative member of the ECDC team.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional and ethical boundaries with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to support scheduled meal preparation and service.

Required physical abilities:

• Frequently stand and walk; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and use hands repetitively throughout the workday.

• Lift and carry food, supplies, pots, pans, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work safely around heat, steam, cold storage, cleaning products, food allergens, sharp utensils, slippery surfaces, commercial kitchen equipment, and young children.

Required work schedule and work environment:

Position is normally scheduled Monday through Friday; normal hours of operation.

Required education or certificates:

• Employees must meet all applicable Washington State requirements for employment in a licensed early learning program, including required background checks, health and safety training, certifications, and other requirements established by applicable laws, regulations, licensing standards, and College policies.

• Must be able to obtain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card within the first week of employment and prior to performing independent food preparation or kitchen duties. The card must be maintained and kept current throughout employment.

• Individual positions may require additional licenses, certifications, training, or qualifications depending on assigned responsibilities.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Yes, 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENFITS INFORMATION

• Part-Time Hourly position.
• Anticipated starting hourly pay: $19.12

Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• The college supports professional development.
• Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per every 40 hours per month.

Washington State Law (WAC 357-04-045) for Part-Time Temporary Positions:

If you have held a part-time hourly, or temporary position, after July 1, 2022 within Peninsula College. You will NOT qualify for the position and cannot be considered.

The provisions of WAC 357-04-045 (WAC 357-04-045) requires:

• The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less;
• The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later; and
• The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• A college employment application
• A cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• A current resume
• Three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references¿ email addresses and telephone numbers.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Peninsula Colleges Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, hzawideh@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.