Chehalis-Food Service Helper (CMS) 2026/27

Food Service Helper

This posting is for a 4.25 hour Food Service Helper at Chehalis Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., August 18, 2026 and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience.

Required Attachments: High school diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)

Position Summary:

The job of Food Service Helper is to serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

Examples of Duties:

• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Maintains all food handling and storage in compliance with state health department guidelines
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and determines if the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance before it is served
• Serves breakfast and/or lunches to students or sells ala carte items
• Cleans cafeteria area, including the sanitation and wiping down of tables prior to storage
• Assists Lead Kitchen Helper as requested
• Reports immediately to the food service supervisors any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or on the cafeteria premises
• Reports to the food service supervisors any faulty or inferior quality food that is received
• Assists Lead Kitchen Helper in placing orders with the Food Service Supervisor for products needed to prepare for specific job functions
• Performs the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils
• Is responsible for taking cash, lunch cards, or entering student meal account pin numbers into point of sale system
• Collects and verifies all moneys taken in during the day, fills out deposit, and locks money into bank bag to be picked up by courier
• Validates that each meal claimed for reimbursement qualifies as a reimbursable meal
• Is responsible for daily meal and cash report necessary for state reimbursement
• Performs other food service related duties as assigned pursuant to the contract
• Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completes work at assigned workstation(s)
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner

Qualifications:

Education Required: High school graduate or equivalent Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance, cost paid by employee
• Valid Food Handler's card

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of tasks listed
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to remain standing during entire shift
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 pounds
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Prior job related experience paid or volunteer
• Skills to perform basic tasks as listed, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard kitchen equipment, use English in verbal and written form to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods of time, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of situations; significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 35 lbs.

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor/Director

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Bargaining Agreement. See Article VII Hours of Work, Article VIII Holidays and Vacations, Article IX Leaves, Article XII Insurance and Retirement, Article XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Salaries and Employee Compensation, Schedule A.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays, paid time off, and discounted Thorbeckes membership are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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 youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, View phone number on click.appcast.io option 3, View email address on click.appcast.io

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532