PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES 

1215 WEST LEWIS ST.

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 546-2685

Website: www.psd1.org

 June 14, 2021             Close:  June 18, 2021 or until sillled

POSITION:               NUTRITION SERVICES HELPER 

                                Chiawana High School

EFFECTIVE DATE:    2021 - 2022 School Year, August 31, 2021

SALARY:                   $15.47 - $15.91 per hour

SCHEDULE:               5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

                                 171 day work year

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:  (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

*High School Diploma or equivalent

*Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker’s Card

*Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen

equipment adjust recipes to various quantity demands, and use standard office equipment

*Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles and

 nutritional requirements

*Ability to lift and move 40 pounds

*Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, significant physical abilities include: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception and visual accommodation

*Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 

*Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

*Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons

*Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

*Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

*Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality

*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

*Ability to cashier

DESIRED:

*Bilingual English/Spanish

*ServSafe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation class

GENERAL 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 regulations

*Prepare food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements

*Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for meeting projected meal requirements

*Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirements

*Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking

*Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements

*Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for maintaining adequate quantities and security of items

*May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches

*May lead work of students and/or volunteers by assisting them to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner

*Report equipment malfunctions to maintain a safe working environment

*Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items

*Assist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food and supplies for the next year

*Prepare documentation for providing written support and/or conveying information      

*Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager or supervisory staff

Letters 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, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.