Nutrition Services Substitute

Kalama School District Food Service Position

To cashier during meal service for grades K-12 in either the MS/HS or Elementary building, following established money and ticket collection procedures. To prepare and serve meals to students based on Child Nutrition Services standards.

Essential duties include collecting money and meal tickets during lunch and issuing lunch tickets as needed, keeping an accurate tally of meals served and cash collected. Assist in cleanup of kitchen, including production and service areas and dish machine operation. Maintain high standards of cleanliness. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. All food and supply items are to be stored properly. Operate and maintain equipment as instructed. Notify supervisor of any supplies needed for area of responsibility. Follow correct procedures for safety and sanitation at all times. Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor immediately. Attend trainings and/or safety meetings as required. Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and supervisor. Assist serving meals as needed. Prepare pre-made salads and sandwiches. Set up salad bars and take temperatures. Aligns professional work with the Pillars of the district's strategic plan. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Previous industrial kitchen experience preferred. Skills, knowledge, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of job. Ability to maintain updated knowledge of district policies and procedures that affect the food services program and this position. Either currently have or have the ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit upon hire.

Duties include frequent need to bend, lift, pull, push, reach, move about, hear and speak; stand and/or move around for a full work shift. Noise level may be high when operating equipment. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Prescribed safety practices and equipment are to be effectively followed/used at all times to prevent injury to self and others. Ability to use computer equipment to generate/complete reports, etc. While performing work duties, exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses may occur. Non-Exempt.