What are the responsibilities and job description for the KidSpirit Cooking Academy position at Oregon State University?
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Outreach Assistant positions for the KidSpirit Program in the Division of Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).
KidSpirit’s goal is to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents, and staff. Employees should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected. KidSpirit prides itself in challenging its employees to grow as individual’s while gaining professional experience.
100% Specific duties and percentages vary depending on the student assignment but duties may include:
- Responsible for leading specialized activities that promote nutrition and cooking.
- Able to coach skill development in food preparation and cooking.
- Preparing and implementing lesson plans, providing feedback, maintaining safe learning environment, and assisting other instructors and camp counselors.
- Attending orientations, meetings, and in-service trainings.
- Shop for groceries.
- Able to cook from own kitchen being viewed by families and children.
- Ability to have / acquire or assistance in order to have technological capabilities to be cooking in a virtual live program.
- Completing and submitting appropriate documents as needed (incident/accident reports, monthly timesheets, lesson plans, etc.)
- Maintain equipment and supplies inventory.
- Administer first aid and activate emergency action steps if medical attention is required.
For leadership positions:
- Train cooking staff safety and instructing protocol.
- Maintain cooking staff and activity schedule.
- Delegate and manage cooking projects.
- Revise Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
Employment Eligibility Requirements (http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements)
Additional Required Qualifications
- Current, valid First Aid certification by start of programming.
- Current, valid CPR Adult/Child certification by start of programming.
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming.
- Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification by start of programming.
- Current Food Handler Card
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Weekly work hours are a maximum of 20 hours per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms and 20-40 hours per week during the summer based on student’s summer enrollment.
Posting Number
P07812SE
Number of Vacancies
10
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/13/2021
Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/17/2022
Posting Date
09/10/2021
Full Consideration Date
05/31/2022
Closing Date
06/17/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:
1) A Resume
To be considered for a position: Apply to the KidSpirit Ideal-logic application. The Ideal-logic application is a more in-depth, and takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Our hiring staff considers this information most important when reviewing applicants. Link to the ideal-logic application: https://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu/employment
For additional information please contact: KidSpirit at kidspirit@oregonstate.edu.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU commits to inclusive” enter “OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
NOTE: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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