POSITION Substitute Nutrition Services
LOCATION Varied based on job assignment
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Nutrition Administration or Kitchen Manager assist and contribute to the preparation and service of highquality safe nutritious meals following established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB 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.
- 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 firstinfirstout method.
- Operate point of sale terminal. Collect account payments as needed. Accurately prepare daily deposits.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding free reduced and paying students.
- Contribute to the accurate completion of meal counts and production records.
- Transport food to other school locations in an emergency as needed.
- Follow assigned daily tasks duties and production schedules. Adjust the pace to meet the demands of the kitchen workload.
- 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 State Food Workers Card or ability to obtain one upon employment.
- Valid Washington State drivers license or evidence of mobility.
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
- I9 for verification of identity and employment eligibility for work in the United State
- Completion of all districtrequired training within thirty 30 calendar days from the hire date.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrate ability to read write and communicate including the ability to understand verbal and written directions.
- 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 bend and stoop and lift overhead.
- Flexibility to 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 coworkers management and the public positively and pleasantly.
- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The kitchen environment is frequently warm and humid. The usual hazards associated with cooking equipment such as hot stoves hot ovens hot steamers and sharp cutting devices are continually present. Frequent lifting of a variety of items ranging up to 50 pounds in weight is necessary. Occasional lifting and reaching overhead climbing on a stool or ladder is also required. Bending stooping and standing for extended periods are required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Nutrition Services Director/Nutrition Services Supervisor/Building Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Substitute positions are employed as oncall positions and paid for hours worked.
Salary: The substitute rate will be Step 1 for the position on the negotiated PSE salary schedule.
Verification of identity and United States work authorizationmust becompleted before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust 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 18231WAChave access to medical dental vision supplemental life and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
SICK LEAVE Substitute employees receive sick leave perRCW49.46.210.
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 employeeshave been designatedto 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:.Section 504 Coordinator Dan Andrews2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone:.