Guest Nutrition Services Assistant 2026-27

Federal Way Public Schools; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is hiring for a cafeteria position within the Nutrition Services Department. The role involves preparing and serving meals to students and staff in compliance with district policies and health regulations.

Responsibilities include food preparation, cashier duties, sanitation, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The position requires a high school diploma, background clearance, and a state Food Handler's Permit, with consistent scheduled hours Monday through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Criminal background clearance: fingerprints on file or willing to be fingerprinted at cost.
• Must obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation
• Serve food on a tray-line
• Cashier
• Clean, scrub and wash pots and pans
• Clean and sanitize the work space
• Assemble food on a production line

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SALARY: $23.21 Per Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will work in varied capacities and locations in the preparation, production, and service of meals to students and staff, in accordance with the National School Lunch Program, the Washington State Department of Health, and the Federal Way Public Schools' Nutrition Services Department protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Food preparation
• Serve food on a tray-line
• Cashier
• Clean, scrub and wash pots and pans
• Clean and sanitize the work space
• Assemble food on a production line

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance: current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted at a cost of $65.00.

Reliable transportation

Follow personal appearance requirements for food industry workers

Obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit

KNOWLEDGE OF

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail

Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers

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

Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community

Perform job responsibilities 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 frequently 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 activity.

The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The position also requires driving, hearing, speaking, writing, and keyboarding.

The employee must constantly lift/handle at least 40 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/handle a maximum of 60 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull carts weighing at least 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.

Position requires ability to work in low temperature environments such as walk in refrigerators or freezers, or work with food that is in a frozen or very hot state. Position also requires exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works, Monday through Friday, on school days with some summer opportunities. Shifts may range from fifteen (15) minutes to seven (7) hours.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

This position is non-represented.

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

$23.21 Per Hour

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.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2015

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.