Food Service Worker

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Classified Personnel


Job Description: Food Service Worker/Cashier


Responsible to: Head Cook, Assistant Head Cook, and Food Service Supervisor


Work Year: 180 days (Scheduled Student Attendance Days) 2.5 hours/day 10-12:30pm


General: Under the direction of the Head Cook, Assistant Head Cook, and Food Service Supervisor, assists in the preparation of all food items and serving of food items in a school kitchen.

Minimum Qualification:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current food handlers permit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work as directed in the daily preparation and serving of meals in the school lunch program.
• Operate Food Service Cash registers, Point of Sale computers, and record meal participation using rosters.
• Assist in the clean up of preparation areas both before and after meal service.
• Performs such other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; previous experience with quantity food preparation and service.


Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students and other employees.


Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of United States currency, weight measurement and volume.


Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, staff and students. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of the job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned foods, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 80 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. The employee has a greater than average risk of minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job.


The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.