Guest Nutrition Services Assistant 2026-27

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,378 - 37,569; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking a Guest Nutrition Services Assistant to support preparation, production, and service of meals for students and staff. The role operates across varied locations under Nutrition Services protocols and aligns with federal and state health standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to work scheduled hours, and reliable transportation. Key duties include food prep, tray-line service, cashier duties, and maintaining hygienic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks in a school meal service environment.
• Familiarity with basic food-handling and safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for meals.
• Serve food on a tray-line.
• Operate cashier duties.
• Clean and wash pots, pans, and utensils.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work space.
• Assemble food on production lines.

Skills

Organize tasks

Verbal and written communication

Safety procedures

Customer relations

Team collaboration

Ethical conduct

Multicultural awareness

Accommodations for duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Openings as of 7/31/2026

Guest Nutrition Services Assistant 2026-27 JobID: 13085

• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: To be determined
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

SALARY

$23.21 Per Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will work in varied capacities and locationsin the preparation, production, and serviceof 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

• 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

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

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.

Postings current as of 7/31/2026 5:48:16 PM CST.

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