Substitute Cook 2026-2027

SUBSTITUTE COOK - NUTRITION SERVICES

The candidate will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager. Within this general framework, specific duties will vary.

The applicant must be willing and capable of learning to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that customers are able to move through lines and serving areas expeditiously.
• Be accurate in all PowerLunch transactions.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthful environment in the lunchroom area.
• Assist other food and nutrition related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager.
  • Prepare all food items as directed.
  • Operate kitchen equipment as instructed.
  • Assist other employees in food preparation and baking tasks.
    • Wash utensils, pots, and pans.
    • Clean tables and carts.
      • Store left-over food as directed.
      • Prepare serving carts for service; fill salt and pepper and napkin utensils.
      • Prepare serving carts/lines where necessary.
      • Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of, or the desire to learn, and ability to apply basic child nutrition guidelines and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents in oral and written form.
• Adapt readily to a varied routine in a calm, positive, flexible manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a WA State Food Handler's Permit.
  • Must have ability to get along with students, co-workers, and building staff.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to be physically capable of carrying approximately 30 lbs. a minimum of 10 feet.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to serve food across serving area.
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound, have near and far vision, depth perception, ability to provide oral information and the manual dexterity to operate keyboards and computers are important aspects of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

The Salary Range for a substitute cook is Min $18.04 Max $18.04 per hour. Substitutes will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Substitutes who work 630 hours will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at

All applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Sonia O'Connor at View email address on click.appcast.io The application, along with all required documents must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

• Your Resume.
• Minimum of three (3) listed references with their email address.
• After your initial screening, if selected, you will be instructed to come by the District Office to complete your paperwork. Completion of packet, to include Fingerprint clearance and copy of current Food Handler's Permit, must be done prior to start of work. All selected candidates must be Board Approved.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io