Kitchen Assistant - Pasadena Park

POSITION Kitchen Assistant LOCATION Pasadena Park Elementary SCHEDULE Hours/Day - 5 Days/Year - 190 8:15 AM - 1:45 PM (½ unpaid lunch) SALARY Nutrition Services Level 4- SNAP Salary Schedule Placement is dependent on experience Pay is annualized over 12 months JOB TYPE Hourly UNION/CONTRACT SNAP (PSE) START DATE Upon Hire SUMMARY Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager or designee, assist and contribute in the preparation and service of high-quality, safe, nutritious meals following established guidelines.
Participate and contribute to the daily kitchen duties of recipe preparation, inventory stock, meal service, cashiering, and care and cleanup of equipment and kitchen areas.
Interact with kitchen staff, students, school staff and the public, in a cooperative, positive and professional manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES Participate and contribute to the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
Abide by established food safety and sanitation rules.
Participate and contribute to washing, cleaning, and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots, pans equipment, carts, counters, ovens, coolers, freezers, and/or anything else as needed or as directed.
Follow directions on all aspects of food preparation, use, and care of kitchen equipment and standards of practice.
Contribute and assist with the proactive maintenance of equipment by reporting issues as they occur.
Restock utensils, condiments, and other supply containers as needed or requested.
Assist and contribute to maintaining workable inventory levels of food and supplies by notifying the manager or designee when stocks are low.
Assist and contribute to receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies using the first-in-first-out method.
Operate point of sale terminal.
Collect account payments as needed.
Accurately prepare daily deposits.
Complete and submit daily and monthly paperwork as required.
Maintain confidentiality regarding free, reduced, and paying students.
Contribute to the accurate completion of meal counts and production records.
Assist in training and directing substitute help and student workers.
Transport food to other school locations in an emergency as needed.
Assist with opening and closing of the kitchen prior to the beginning and at the end of each school year as needed.
Cross-train on all duties within the kitchen.
Follow assigned daily tasks, duties, and production schedules.
Adjust the pace to meet the demands of the kitchen workload.
Timely and accurately, complete and submit timesheets, leave requests, and absence reports.
Immediately report accidents, safety issues, and/or problems involving yourself, coworkers, or students to your manager or designee.
Know and follow procedures, policies, and requirements of the Nutrition Services program and West Valley School District.
Assist in any special projects, catering, and additional duties as needed and/or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid WA Food Worker Card.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
I-9 Employment Eligibility Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to to read, write and communicate, and understand verbal and written directions.
Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement instruction received from other kitchen staff or Nutrition services supervisor.
Demonstrate basic mathematical skills as well as the ability to read measuring devices.
Ability to operate district and Nutrition Services computer hardware and software.
Ability to use both hands and to lift, move and carry a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend and stoop and lift overhead.
Be flexible and adjust work pace to meet the demands of changing workload.
Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and a willingness to work cooperatively with students, staff, co-workers, management, and the public in a positive and pleasant manner.
Make independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills when dealing with students, school administrators, other kitchen staff, teachers, and the community at large.
Continue professional growth and development by attending workshops, meetings, and continuing education to meet the annual USDA Professional Standards requirement of 6 hours per year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Nutrition Services Director/Nutrition Services Supervisor/Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary and work year are determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences.
The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off.
Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.
46.
210.
PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave.
Paid time off varies by position and work year.
Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
OTHER BENEFITS Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year).
Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion.
Benefits are position specific.
Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd.
, Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924-2150, sabre.
dahl@WVSD.
org.
Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd.
, Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922-5478, dan.
andrews@WVSD.
org.