Nutrition Services 1st Helper Stevens at Pasco School District 1

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11215 WEST LEWIS STPASCO WASHINGTON 99301PHONE Open Date:Friday 11/21/2025 Application Deadline/Close Date:Friday 11/28/2025 at 4:00pm or until filled.POSITION: Nutrition Services- 1st HelperLOCATION: Stevens Middle SchoolSCHEDULE: 6.50 hours per day Monday through Friday 180 day work yearSALARY: $20.20 - $20.61 per hour AA Degree - $0.50 per hour extra BA Degree $0.75 per hour extraNEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENINGQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)High School Diploma or equivalentValid State of Washington Department of Health Food Workers CardSkills to perform basic arithmetic calculations operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment adjust recipes to various quantity demands and use standard office equipmentKnowledge of modern methods of food preparation health codes sanitation principles and nutritional requirementsAbility to lift and move 40 poundsAbility to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perceptionUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff students and patronsAbility to follow safe work practices and proceduresDemonstrated exemplary customer service and responsivenessAbility to establish and maintain professional cooperative working relationshipsMust work within designated bounds of authority and confidentialityDemonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance recordQUALIFICATIONSDESIRED: (Qualifications that would be useful to the position)Ability to cashierServ Safe Certified completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation classGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing cooking baking and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Assist in preparation serving storage and disposal of food; daily clean dining kitchen areas and equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulationsPrepare food and beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirementsCook and bake foods pre-made or from scratch for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirementsEstimate food preparation amounts store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirementsOpen cans apportion contents wash and prepare vegetables for cookingInspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirementsWash dishes utensils pots and pans clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of itemsMay set up and sell a la carte and bag lunchesMay lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functionsin a safe and efficient mannerReport equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environmentRespond to inquiries of students staff and/or public for providing information regarding food itemsAssist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories requesting food and supplies for the next yearPrepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying informationPerform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager Food Service Supervisor or Assistant SupervisorLetters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed age religion color national origin veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St. Pasco WA 99301 ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken 1215 W. Lewis St. Pasco WA 99301 . Key Skills Forklift,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Pipe Threading,Heavy Lifting,Sanitation,Rear Loader Truck,Power Tools,Manufacturing Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 20