Catering Lead (Retail Clerk Lead) - Tacoma Community College : Job Details

Salary : $45,024.00 - $54,504.00 Annually Location : Tacoma WA 98466, WA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 25-24-CS #MON Division: Administrative Affairs Department: Bookstore, Food, & Print Services Opening Date: 08/11/2025 Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is used for a longevity step Who We Are Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Manager and/or Executive Director of Bookstore, Food Services, and Print Services, conducts food preparation, manages catering functions and performs cash control duties. This position helps with covering shifts, assisting with inventory, ordering, loss management, and in troubleshooting equipment. This position provides high-quality customer service and professionalism to both internal and external guests at Tacoma Community College campuses. Essential Functions

• Regularly assigns, instructs, trains and checks the work of part time, temporary staff, student workers and/or others as needed.
• Prepares cold food, hot food, and cooks applicable ingredients.
• Plans, organizes, prepares, transports food and beverages, and executes catering functions with minimal supervision; including setup and cleanup.
• Adheres to strict food safety and hygiene standards from preparation to delivery.
• Assists with cost analysis/cost control by determining cost per serving of food, and ensuring all employees are using supplies appropriately.
• Orders, receives, checks dates, prices and stocks retail goods and supplies.
• Researches new food, catering options, menus that align with dietary restrictions and food allergies, and vendors; reports findings to immediate supervisor and prepares corresponding documentation.
• Properly cleans and sanitizes food preparation area and equipment; in c-store, café, and catering spaces.
• Follows standard recipes or customizes recipes, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients.
• Provide excellent customer service is given to every customer, resolves complaints when they arise.
• Regularly prepares a variety of espresso and non-espresso beverages.
• Cleans shelves, fixtures, furnishings, arranges condiments, keeps food counter clean and orderly, sweep, and mop.
• Maintains state health standards and maintains a current Food Handlers Permit.
• Processes invoices in the retail management system. Maintain and file all purchasing and receiving documents.
• Serves as cashier; operate a point-of-sale cash register terminal, receives and dispenses various forms of tender.
• Open/close café and c-store as needed.
• Communicates information to the Executive Director of Bookstore, Food Services, and Print Services and/or Food Services Manager to ensure that all guest needs are met in a timely manner.
• Follows all verbal and written operational policies and procedures as directed by the Executive Director of Bookstore, Food Services, and Print Services and/or Food Service Manager.
• Conducts physical inventories, prepares and maintains inventory records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 1 year of event planning and/or catering service.
• 1 year of experience in retail or food service.
• Experience overseeing people in any setting (paid or volunteer).
• Excellent customer service.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• Ability to move, lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Competencies

• Knowledge of computerized accounting and point-of-sale systems.
• Manage personal time and projects wisely; set priorities, make appropriate decisions to complete assigned tasks and solve problems efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Actively participate as a member of the café and bookstore team to move the department towards the completion of shared departmental and college goals.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Ability to provide empathetic and timely service to students, faculty, staff, and community members in a higher education setting.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with diverse populations, students, faculty, staff and the general public in a friendly, courteous, respectful and professional manner with an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ability to promote and maintain a healthy and positive work environment with collegial and cooperative work relationships.
• Ability to provide clear and ethical principles to decision making and use judgment and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, multi-task, and engage in critical self-reflection and growth.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the cafe team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of departmental and student records.
• Ability to represent the college effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to plan and organize events, manage logistics, and handle unexpected situations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and keep up with a fast-paced environment.

Application Process Application Material & Procedures Complete application packages must include the following:

Tacoma Community College online application form.

Resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, describe how your background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications for this position.

Terms of Employment This is a full-time classified temporary position scheduled 40 hours per week. The schedule vaires from Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm. The rate of pay is $3,752 to $4,542 weekly . Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and some early morning, evening or weekend hours may be required. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: . A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is All Other WFSE Classified .Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency. Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-###-####; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-###-####. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466 The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) ###-####. TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System Eligibility Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources. Effective Date of Coverage Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Health Insurance Medical Plans Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction. Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024 Resources: Dental Plans Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents. Resource: Vision Covered under medical plan chosen. Waiving Medical Coverage If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan. Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & Limited Purpose FSA FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses. Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia. The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses. Resource: Life Insurance Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date. Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee. Resource: (LTD) Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee. Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee. Resource: PAID LEAVE Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator/Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays. Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays. Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays. Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next. If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays. Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month. All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave. RETIREMENT Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC. Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly: Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Faculty: Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP -TIAA- This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. TRS Plan 2- A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. TRS Plan 3- A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. Administrative/Exempt Employees Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP/TIAA- This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. PERS Plan 2- A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. PERS Plan 3- A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023 TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023. State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates: Contributions are based on your age: Voluntary Retirement Savings: State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP): SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions. Deferred Compensation Program (DCP): Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit. Tuition Waiver Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Liberty Mutual PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual's auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual's home insurance rates. Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-###-#### and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote. Collective Bargaining Agreements: WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WPEA Higher Education: WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: 01 Which best describes your level of education?

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university

02 How many years of event planning and/or catering service experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

03 How many years of retail or food service do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• Over 3 years

04 How many years of supervisory experience (paid or volunteer) do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year and less than 2 years
• More than 2 years and less than 3 years
• Over 3 years

05 Do you have the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

Required Question