NSA I (6hr/day) @ L&C

POSITION #217-CLS-06-25:

Nutrition Service Associate I

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

6.0 hours per day/190 days per year

Salary: $19.43 - $21.03 per hour

DESCRIPTION: The Nutrition Services Associate is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality nutritious
and appetizing meals to students while maintaining cleanliness safety and compliance with all
food safety standards. The role requires strong teamwork attention to detail and flexibility to
support the overall efficiency of the school kitchen and food service operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Food Preparation & Service: Prepare hot and cold food
items according to standardized recipes ensuring meals are nutritious appealing and meet all
school nutrition guidelines. Ensure that hot foods are consistently served hot and cold foods are
consistently served cold. Follow all food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean and
organized workspace. Kitchen Maintenance & Cleanliness: Wash service wares kitchen utensils
and equipment to maintain cleanliness and ensure they are available for use. Clean production
areas including food prep stations countertops and cooking equipment as necessary.
Regularly inspect kitchen and service areas for cleanliness and compliance with sanitation
standards. Equipment is maintained and serviced to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Inventory & Supply Management: Receive and store food and supply deliveries in accordance
with food safety regulations and inventory control procedures. Notify the Nutrition Services
Manager of low product levels or the need for replenishment to ensure kitchen operations are
not interrupted. Team Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other kitchen staff to
ensure efficient meal service and smooth operations. Demonstrate flexibility and a positive
attitude when collaborating with teammates to resolve issues related to food production
service or students. Communicate respectfully and courteously with team members students
and staff. Meal Service & Compliance: Assist with the student meal service ensuring that the
requirements for reimbursable meals are met according to USDA guidelines. Recognize and
report any facility maintenance or equipment issues promptly to maintain smooth kitchen
operations. Sanitation & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all sanitation regulations including food
safety guidelines and personal hygiene standards. Conduct daily inspections of production areas
to ensure compliance with health and safety standards aiming for high health inspection scores.
Additional Duties: Fill in where needed in the kitchen to ensure that operations run smoothly.
Suggest improvements to kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and service quality. Other
duties as assigned.

Specific Performance Results: Support ensuring that all health and safety inspections result in
scores exceeding 90 with no critical violations. Meals are consistently prepared and served at
the appropriate temperaturehot foods remain hot and cold foods remain cold. Foster a
positive and engaging food service environment. Consistently produce high-quality meals that
meet nutritional guidelines and student preferences. Food production is completed on time with
no delays due to incomplete preparations. Concerns or complaints are handled promptly and
professionally or reported to the appropriate supervisor.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this position include standing for extended periods using hands to
handle kitchen utensils reaching bending stooping and performing repetitive tasks such as
stirring wiping and cutting. Employees may be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The work environment involves exposure to hot
surfaces sharp objects fumes airborne particles and wet or humid conditions. Employees
must exercise caution around potential hazards such as burns cuts slips and trips. The noise

level in the kitchen is moderate and employees must be able to work in a fast-paced team-
oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 1 year of experience in quantity food preparation or food service
preferred. Must hold a valid Washington State Drivers License. Must hold or be able to obtain a
valid/current Food Handlers Permit. Complete required Professional Standards Training each
year. Ability to operate a POS system (point of sale system) for meal service transactions and
other required technology. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports related to food
inventory and meal service. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to students
staff and coworkers. Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of personal hygiene.
Punctuality and reliable attendance are essential for this role. Ability to work efficiently both
independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a school or institutional food service
environment. Knowledge of USDA child nutrition program requirements is a plus.

PROCEDURE: Go to our website: click on Employment then follow the instructions.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Local 846 FS Washington State Council of County and City Employee AFL-CIO.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical dental vision life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). reimbursement 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave 10 holidays and 2 personal leave days.

may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant if not a current regular employee will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486 Washington Laws of 1987 the recommended applicant if not a current regular employee will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition a background check based on fingerprints will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee 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 gender 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:Civil Rights Coordinator Title IX Officer Section 504 Coordinator HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:Eric Anderson Executive Director of Learning Teaching and Schools 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the districts Civil Rights Coordinator listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your districts nondiscrimination policy and procedure contact your school or district office or view it online here:Policy 3210andProcedure 3210P

DECLARACIN DE NO DISCRIMINACIN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningn programa o actividad por motivos de sexo raza credo religin color origen nacional edad condicin de veterano o militar orientacin sexual expresin de gnero identidad de gnero discapacidad o el uso de un perro gua entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminacin:Coordinador de Derechos Civiles Oficial del Ttulo IX Coordinador de la Seccin 504 Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Gnero y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801

Puede denunciar la discriminacin y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquiermiembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito mencionado anteriormente. Tambin tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver ms abajo). Para obtener una copia de la poltica y el procedimiento de no discriminacin de su distrito comunquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o vala en lnea aqu:Poltica 3210yProcedimiento 3210P

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