Central Kitchen Assistant 2

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a Central Kitchen Assistant 2 to support bakery, salad and cooking areas, preparing and assembling meals in a safe, sanitary manner per NSLP regulations.

You will assist with all phases of food preparation, maintain cleanliness, help with lunch counts, and operate the Point of Sale system as needed. Requires a high school diploma, background check, and a Washington Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.
• Criminal background check required.
• Possess and maintain valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Possess and maintain valid Food Handler's Permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of food preparation in kitchen areas (bakery, salad, cooking).
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and general orderliness.
• Load correct amount of food into serving units per schedule.
• Assist with lunch counts and filling orders; operate POS when needed.
• Adhere to NS attire protocol and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026


• Date Available: 09/02/2026


• Closing Date: 09/01/2026


• Hours per Day: 2 hours


• Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday


• Shift Times: 5:00am-7:00am

CENTRAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT 2

POSITION SUMMARY

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

• 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 modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency


• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision


• Pay strict attention to detail


• Function in a calm, efficient, courteous, and professional manner


• Work with large food preparation systems


• Organize and establish priorities to complete job responsibilities to meet deadlines


• Maneuver self, carts, and food/supplies within constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts


• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences


• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.


• Speak, read and follow written communications in English


• Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills


• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality


• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community


• Interact positively with a wide range of temperaments and personalities


• Continue professional growth


• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.


• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.


• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."


• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will perform repetitive physical tasks involving lifting and hand movements such as scooping food or other similar activity. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. This position requires driving, hearing, speaking, writing, and keyboarding. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs. and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 35 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 400 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoors and must be able to adapt to low temperatures such as walk-in freezers and refrigerators, or work with food in a frozen or very hot temperatures. This position occasionally works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to travel to various locations as needed.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works, 8hours per day, Monday through Friday, 181 days per year

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to and is evaluated Director of Nutrition Services or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Public School Employees of Washington (PSE)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Public School Employees of Washington Salary Schedule.This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update May 2003

Update July 2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.