Food Service Worker - Cook (DB) -

*Hourly Wage Range -$23.58 - $24.89/hr

Hours per Day - 3.0

Days per Year -192

**Shift - 10:00am-1:00pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Classification Level:
Food Service Worker II DB (FSW-2)

Reports to: Working Title:
Director of Food Service Cook

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general supervision of Food Services Director or Assistant Director with direction from the Food Service Lead assists in the preparation and service of food to elementary school students. Prepares displays and serves food products; assists with kitchen cleaning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the preparation of food items such as pizza hamburgers hot dogs main entrees fruits vegetables salads and condiments. Preparation may include washing chopping heating and displaying food items.
• Assembles and replenishes food stations.
• Maintains cleanliness sanitation and safety standards of facility and equipment.
• Assists in wiping lunchroom tables after each lunch period.
• Washes service pans and utensils.
• Serves as lead associate in the absence of the Food Service Worker Lead.
• Performs other duties as required.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• One year of food service or related work experience or 90 days as a Food Service Substitute

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and work at a moderately fast pace.
• Ability to communicate in a cordial manner with students staff and parents.
• Ability to work continuously at a moderate to fast pace.
• Ability to fill the lead position when necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students administrators and other school staff.
• Knowledge of and the ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Certification and Licenses

• Tacoma-Pierce County Food Service Handlers Card
• Successful completion of fingerprint and background check**

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both in a food kitchen and lunchroom facilities. Exposure to extreme heat and cold moderate noise levels cleaning chemicals and sharp blades and industrial food service equipment. Ability to lift 40 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds; standing for extended periods of time walk stoop bend crouch and carry items requiring a moderate amount of physical effort are all required. Work includes exposure to industrial cleaning products and to moderate to loud noise levels.

FLSA: Non-exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Food Service WORK YEAR: 192

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Section 504/ADA CoordinatorGreg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services