Kitchen Manager - Elementary

Applitrack; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick and vacation leave

Life insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks an Elementary Kitchen Manager within its Nutrition Services Department to oversee meal service, maintain safety standards, and ensure quality, timely service for students and staff.

The role requires proper sanitation, coordination with school administrators, and adherence to district protocols for all meal-related duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive, friendly meal service to students and staff and assist with setup and cleanup.
• Operate the point of sale system and handle cash transactions with accuracy.
• Maintain sanitary and attractive kitchen and display areas following department protocols.
• Schedule serving times in coordination with school leadership and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Safety standards

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale system

Basic computer applications

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Olympic View K-8
• Date Available: Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 10/12/2026
• Hours per Day: 5.75 hours
• Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 8:00am-2:15pm
• Position Type: Classified/ Nutrition Services
• Days per Year: 188

KITCHEN MANAGER - ELEMENTARY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary Kitchen Manager is responsible for the positive promotion and operation of meal services to Elementary schools within the Nutrition Services Department of Federal Way School District. This position is responsible to serve quality meals that are safe, sanitary and follow Nutrition Services Department protocol for all aspects of meal service at the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a positive, friendly, efficient and responsible meal service to the students and staff of the assigned building. Perform a variety of duties in the serving of food to students and staff with related set up and clean-up work. Promote school meals through advertising and promotions in the school.
• Communicate and serve meals to students. Issue tickets, receive cash, make change, account for number of free and reduced lunches and milk sold adhering to established procedures. Notify parent of lunch money due.
• Operate Point of sale system utilizing computer keyboards or keypads, computer screens, scanners, and printers and other equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity of students receiving free and reduced meals. Provide positive, professional and friendly service.
• Schedule serving time with principal and secretary and serve according to schedule each day. As allowed by individual schools, obtain student help through principal and secretary, plan and assign work to student helpers, and assume major share of actual work.
• Work cooperatively with the school in processing free and reduced lunch applications.
• Check condition and accuracy of count of food or packaged lunches as received upon arrival, and use directed procedures for display, serving, heating, portioning and ordering needed food or supplies.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen in a sanitary, clean and attractive condition. Notify Central Kitchen and/or school custodian of necessary equipment repairs in timely manner, and in detail according to department protocol. Maintain any kitchen or cafeteria displays according to allotted budget.
• Use proper safety standards in all aspects of serving and clean-up work.
• Responsible for providing complete meal service with fully prepared and up to date kitchen décor, signs and menus for the first day of school and after any school breaks.
• Attend all contracted meetings.

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.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics in all dealings concerning private or protected information.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Past experience in service industry serving the public, cash handling experience
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications
• National School Lunch Program experience
• Member ASFSA, WSFSA

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal background clearance
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Food Handler's Permit
• Adhere to attire protocol
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE OF

• School board policies and procedures
• Basic mathematics and reading

ABILITY TO

• Continue professional growth
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently with little or no supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications in English
• 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
• Function in a calm, efficient, courteous and professional manner with staff, students and others
• Work with large food preparation systems
• Organize and establish priorities to complete job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Direct and lead others to perform their job responsibilities at a high standard
• Interact positively with a wide range of temperaments and personalities
• Maneuver self, carts and food/supplies within constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts
• 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, and use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.

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 50 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

Work schedules are varied according to the available meal times of the building and may change according to building needs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.

REPRESENTATION

Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Level B in the Nutrition Services Department on the PSE Salary Schedule.

Benefits:

• Medical
• dental vision
• sick and vacation leave
• life insurance
• retirement

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Update 07/2015

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.

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.

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.

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Federal Way Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please email one of the coordinators listed below, or call the district office at 253-945-2000 and ask for one of the coordinators listed below.

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Diane Ellis

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Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

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504 Compliace Coordinator

Toni Cheever

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ADA Compliance Coordinator

Jennifer Hymer

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Federal Way Public Schools Equal Employment Opportunities Statement

Federal Way Public Schools provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status; disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please contact the district office at 33330 8 th Avenue, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

504/ADA Coordinator

Toni Cheever

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[e-mail]