Centralia-Elementary Food Service Worker (Washington Elementary) 26-27

CENTRALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Centralia (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 37.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Sick leave and personal leave

Descripción de la vacante

Centralia School District in Washington is seeking an Elementary Food Service Worker to assist in preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for students and staff. The role involves following approved recipes, verifying orders, and maintaining sanitary kitchen facilities.

Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, operating equipment, inventory control, and communicating with staff and students to ensure smooth service during meal times.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance is required.
• Washington State Food Workers Card is required.
• Knowledge of USDA National School Lunch and related programs.
• Ability to prepare food in large quantities and manage inventory.
• Understand health codes, sanitation, and safety policies.

Responsabilidades

• Read recipes and determine ingredient quantities.
• Prepare hot and cold foods and store according to safety rules.
• Set up serving stations and replenish as needed.
• Interact with customers and maintain clean work areas.
• Support food service staff and attend trainings.

Conocimientos

Fingerprint clearance

Food workers card

USDA nutrition knowledge

Large quantity meal prep

Menu planning

Kitchen equipment care

Inventory control

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Independent work

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Reports To

Food Service Director Location: Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit

Public School Employees (PSE) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Elementary Food Service Worker assists in the cooking and preparing attractive and high-quality food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; and assisting assigned food services personnel in food preparation.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Washington State Food Workers Card
• Knowledge of basic USDA National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (Snack/Dinner) requirements and nutrient menu standards
• Skills to prepare food in large quantities, plan menus, operate, care and maintain institutional kitchen equipment, maintain inventory control, and use standard office equipment including a computer
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles, and nutritional requirements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), be empathetic, and be customer-service oriented.
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to act independently, responsibly, and efficiently

Essential Functions

• Read recipes and/or product directions
• Estimate food requirements
• Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead food for cooking, serving, and storing.
• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage
• Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, District, and Local Health Department regulatory rules and procedures
• Taste test products when appropriate
• Set up serving stations with entrées, salad bars, condiments, other food products, and utensils.
• Provide general stocking duties in service area
• Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods
• Interacts with customers in the serving and cafeteria areas
• Understand and comply with all USDA, OSPI, and local Health Department policies and procedures
• Understand and comply with all Sodexo HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety procedures and Centralia School District food safety policies and procedures
• Comply with all District policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, safety and risk management)
• Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety trainings, and hazard assessments
• Receive and notate delivered product on delivery log
• May function as a cashier during serving times for the purpose of maintaining overall food service efficiency and meeting accounting requirements
• Report equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working order
• Attend various meetings and/or training sessions for the purpose of sharing information and improving job-related skills/knowledge
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete daily tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary

Salary: $22.10-$27.18 per hour, depending on experience

Work schedule

Work schedule: 3.0 hours per day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), M-F

Benefits

Paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave days; Fringe benefits as allowed under the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.