An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!
Posting Information: We are currently hiring Substitute Food Service Worker's to join our Food Service team beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Please apply as soon as possible for best consideration.
Interview Process: If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews at a date to be determined.
Schedule: This is a substitute position with no guarantee of hours or days for the 2025-26 school year.
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $17.50 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)
Benefits:
Other fringe benefits as allowed under under School Board Policies and Procedures and the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Overview:
Under the direction of the Food Services Director, this position performs routine work in setting-up, preparing and serving food, and clean-up activities while maintaining sanitary conditions.
Requirements:
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Possession of a current State of Washington Department of Health Food Handler's Certificate.
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Prior school food service experience preferred (not required).
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Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
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Ability to transport food containers (with assistance) weighing at least 100 pounds.
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Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
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Ability and willingness to learn and implement new strategies and techniques.
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Ability and willingness to work with students with varying disabilities both cognitive and physical.
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Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
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Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
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Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
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Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
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Ability and willingness to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff.
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Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
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Ability and willingness to apply policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations accurately.
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Ability and willingness to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast paced environment with competing demands through organization, attention to detail, and prioritization.
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Ability and willingness to work with diverse students, staff, and families.
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Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Essential Functions:
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Prepares and serves meals, helps unload van, keeps appropriate food either hot or cold, and sets up serving lines.
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Directs assigned personnel, students, workers and/or volunteers.
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Cleans utensils, equipment and the areas used for storage, food preparation, and serving.
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Stores and disposes of unused food and gets food ready for transport.
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Transports food containers of varying weights and sizes.
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Order supplies and goods necessary for serving meals; provide inventories to main kitchen when appropriate.
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Maintains appropriate refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
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Manages daily participation counts and amounts of food used.
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Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
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Develops and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and students.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
