As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
Under the direction of the Cafeteria Manager, Transport Manager or designee, assist in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals, as well as cleanup in the time allotted, for the purpose of ensuring a high-quality, self-supporting program which meets budgeted annual revenues and supports the nutritional well-being of students as part of the education process. Responsible for interacting with kitchen and school staff, students and the public, in a cooperative and professional manner.
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Hours/Day: 3
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Continuing Role
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Daily Start/End times: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Benefits- -Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
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Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
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Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
SALARY: LEVEL 1 on the Nutrition Services Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.
- Responsible for knowing and following procedures, policies, and requirements of the Nutrition Services program and Spokane Public Schools.
- Actively participate in and assist with meal preparation, meal service, and cleanup following established food safety/sanitation and program procedures.
- Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies according to established procedures.
- May be asked to transport food to other school locations.
- Successfully complete classes required for position and attend meetings, and/or workshops related to position.
- May be required to assist with opening and closing of the kitchen prior to the beginning and after the ending of each school year.
- Fulfill other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
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Exhibit ability to meet the requirements of Prep Worker level by achieving minimum scores on appropriate interview and/or test.
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Demonstrate Knowledge of and Ability to Utilize:
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Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
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Rules of proper food safety and sanitation.
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Proper portion control methods.
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USDA rules and regulations for Nutrition Services program.
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Nutrition Services Department policies and procedures.
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Fundamentals of HACCP procedures.
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Nutrition Services/Health Department Requirement:
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Obtain and possess a valid Food Handler's Permit.
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Hepatitis A vaccination or waiver.
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Current fingerprint record on file.
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Education/Physical Work Requirements:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Attend workshops, meetings, and continuing education classes pertinent to position.
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Satisfactory completion of approved Safety/Sanitation class, preferred.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate is required, as is ability to understand verbal and written directions and possess basic mathematical skills as well as ability to read measuring devices.
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Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
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Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift overhead and stand for extended periods of time; requires the use of both hands.
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General computer skills.
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Exhibit Ability to:
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Learn and perform responsibilities of other positions in kitchen and willingness to substitute in those positions during employee(s) absence.
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Be flexible and adjust work pace to meet the demands of changing workload.
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Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and a willingness to take directions and work with others in a positive, cooperative, and pleasant manner.
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Make independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
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Assist in promoting nutrition education and Nutrition Services program.
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Assist other employees in food preparation and cleaning tasks in a positive, willing manner.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
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Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING: The position requires minimal on-the-job training. Knowledge of some simple procedures or work activity is helpful. The basic job can be learned in one week to one month; there is some variety, but procedures are largely repetitive. Job proficiency can be acquired in one month.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This employee works in a kitchen/cafeteria environment during the early morning to early afternoon hours. The usual hazards associated with cooking equipment, such as hot stoves, ovens, steamers, and cutting devices, is continually present. Frequent lifting of a variety of items ranging up to 30 pounds in weight. Occasional lifting and reaching overhead, climbing on stool or ladder is also required. Bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods of time are required.
- Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
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Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (Collective Bargaining Agreements) as negotiated.
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Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
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Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
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Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
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School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
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Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.
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See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
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A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Other district contacts:
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
