Kitchen Assistant(s) 2026-27

Kitchen Assistant

The position of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and cleanup activities, under direct supervision.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties and responsibilities include: assisting in preparation and serving of food; cleaning up dining and kitchen areas; opening cans, apportioning contents, washing and preparing vegetables for cooking; assembling salads, sandwiches, desserts and lunches; washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans; cleaning tables and chairs and food service area; replenishing food and condiment containers; storing and disposing of unused food; relieving or assisting other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations; leading work of students and part-time help; collecting money or tickets for meals; setting up and selling ala carte and Type A lunches; completing daily and monthly records and reports; transporting food from central kitchen to satellite kitchen; and performing other related duties as required.

Reports to and is directly supervised by the Kitchen Manager.

Education and experience typically required: possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

Licensing requirements typically not required.

Knowledge requirements at entry include: safe food handling; preparation and storage following Health Department Guidelines; general food preparation methods.

Skills requirements at entry include: ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out written instructions; ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public; demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations; ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements; ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical requirements typically include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

This is a general posting for one or more Kitchen Assistant positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

2025-26 Nutrition Services salary level A $21.90/hour to $24.33/hour (starting at $21.90/hour), 5-20 hours per week, for up to a 179 day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.