Kitchen Assistant(s) 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School District Nutrition Services in Bellevue, Washington is seeking Kitchen Assistant positions for the 2026-27 school year. Starting date is immediate; positions may be full or part-time and up to 179 days with pay ranging from $21.90 to $24.33 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and serving, cleaning, inventory tasks, and supporting the Kitchen Manager. Candidates must meet health-permit requirements and demonstrate safe food handling; prior

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work in a cafeteria/school kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food; clean up dining and kitchen areas.
• Open cans, prepare vegetables, assemble salads and lunches.
• Wash dishes and clean food service areas; replenish containers as needed.
• May lead student workers and assist other staff during peak times.
• Complete daily/monthly reports and transport food as required.

Skills

Safe food handling

Communication

Teamwork

Multicultural sensitivity

Punctuality

Job description

Kitchen Assistant(s) 2026-27

Bellevue School District NUTRITION SERVICES - Bellevue, Washington
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Job Details

Job ID: 5811828

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: The position of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and cleanup activities, under direct supervision.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparation and serving of food; clean up dining and kitchen areas
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and lunches
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans
• Clean tables and chairs and food service area
• Replenish food and condiment containers
• Store and dispose of unused food
• May relieve or assist other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations
• May lead work of students and part-time help
• May collect money or tickets for meals
• May set up and sell ala carte and Type A lunches
• May complete daily and monthly records and reports
• May transport food from central kitchen to satellite kitchen
• Perform other related duties as required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Kitchen Manager

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

None

KNOWLEDGE

• Safe food handling
• Preparation and storage following Health Department Guidelines
• General food preparation methods

SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a general posting for one or more Kitchen Assistant positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

2025-26 Nutrition Services salary level A $21.90/hour to $24.33/hour (starting at $21.90/hour), 5-20 hours per week, for up to a 179 day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Alex Nicoara, Director HR Staffing
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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