Central Kitchen Assistant 2

Federal Way Public Schools; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking a Central Kitchen Assistant 2 to support food preparation across bakery, salad, cooking and production stations. You will assemble meals safely and in compliance with NSLP regulations and health guidelines.

The role involves assisting with meal counts, operating the POS when needed, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen environment in our district facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Past experience in food service operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications preferred.
• National School Lunch Program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of food preparation in many departments of the kitchen in a timely, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Clean and maintain general orderliness during and/or after production.
• Load the correct amount of food into serving units as ordered and per scheduled times/events.
• Provide back-up to receive lunch counts from schools and assist with filling orders as requested.
• Operate Point of Sale System as needed.
• Fill special meals orders as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area and coffee room for all employees.
• Work in schools as needed to serve meals and perform supporting meal activities.

Skills

Food service operations

Basic computer applications

NSLP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Date Available: 11/02/2026
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026
• Hours per Day: 8 hours
• Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times: 5:00am-1:30pm

CENTRAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT 2

Central Kitchen Assistant 2 works in various areas of the bakery, salad, cooking or production areas of the Central Kitchen. This position is responsible for preparing and assembling food into meal components or meals in an attractive, safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with National School Lunch programs regulations, Department of Health Rules, and Nutrition Services Department protocol.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with all phases of food preparation in many departments of the kitchen in a timely, safe, and sanitary manner
• Clean and maintain general orderliness during and/or after production
• Load the correct amount of food into the serving units as ordered and as per scheduled times and/or events
• Provide back-up assistance to receive lunch counts from schools and assisting with filling order, as requested.
• Provide back up working in schools, including operation of Point of Sale System, as needed.
• Fill special meals orders, as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area and coffee room for all employees
• Work in schools as needed to serve meals and perform supporting meal activities

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Federal Way School District requires employees to adhere and comply with the State of Washington and King County Department of Health food code.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Past experience in food service operations
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications
• National School Lunch Program Experience

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background check
• Possess and maintain valid Food Handler's Permit
• Possess and maintain valid Washington State Driver's License
• Adhere to NS attire protocol
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School board policies and procedures
• Basic mathematics and reading

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of