Nutrition Service I, Job 26-0655 FA

Fairmount Elementary; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mukilteo School District is seeking a Nutrition Service I for Fairmount Elementary in Everett, WA. The role runs 3 hours daily (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) across 174 days a year, preparing meals, washing dishes, and maintaining kitchen operations.

Immediate start with required training and compliance with health standards. Responsibilities include food prep, serving, inventory support, and occasional cash handling. The position requires a high school diploma and a WA health card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Washington State Health Card required.
• ServSafe certification desirable.
• Experience in the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and USDA meal patterns.
• Supervise student helpers and substitutes.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist with daily cash records and cash handling procedures.
• Support inventory, ordering, and storage of supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slicers

Ovens

Job description

Nutrition Service I, Job 26-0655 FA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919792

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a 3 hour per day, 174 days per year, Nutrition Service I position at Fairmount Elementary School. This position does not include medical or dental benefits. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Hours for this position are 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The successful candidate will prepare food, cook, wash dishes and clean. Must complete 6 hours annual OSPI training requirement. Hours may be adjusted after the start of the school year based on service schedule and operation needs.

JOB TITLE : Nutrition Service I

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of duties in the preparation and serving of food for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs at designated school site(s).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with preparation of food items daily and in a timely manner, including school entrees, a la carte items, and special menu items for the purpose of providing nutritious meals and snacks for students.
• Assist with supervision of student helpers and substitutes.
• Assist with all functions and duties in the kitchen including receiving, storing, preparing, serving and clean up.
• Prepare appropriate quantity of food items by reading and interpreting recipes for large quantities, following USDA meal pattern requirements.
• Assist with preparing daily cash records and comply with all cash handling procedures as trained and outlined in manual.
• Operate kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, ovens, and warmers for the purpose of preparing food items and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, following health department rules and regulations.
• Lift up to 35 pounds in various containers using safe lifting techniques for the purpose of preparing and delivering large quantities of food items to serve students.
• Assist with daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas including cleaning and proper storage of dishes, food items, and kitchen equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions at all times.
• Practice good safety habits at all times for the purpose of maintaining health and well being of school students and staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned including ordering/purchasing food and supplies, preparing inventory, and storing supplies for the purpose of maintaining an organized, efficient and safe work environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

• Ability to read and follow recipes, use kitchen equipment, follow safety and sanitation rules, and requirements to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for students.
• Complete knowledge of Snohomish County and Washington State food safety, sanitation and proper temperatures including HAACP.
• Ability to maintain updated knowledge of school policies and procedures that affect the school nutrition services program and this position.
• Ability to participate in job related training.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to do math calculations and make correct change at a high school level.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and to be flexible in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to correctly and safely lift up to 35 pounds.

Education

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Washington State Health Card Required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• ServSafe certification desired.
• Previous experience in the food industry preferred.
• Vocational training in the food service industry preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Nutrition Service I Worker

Occasionally

1% - 33%

Frequently

34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling/Crawling

X

Stooping

X

Twisting Knees

X

Twisting Waist

X

Twisting Neck

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Leg/Foot Use

X

Reaching

X

Handling/Grasping

X

Fingering/Feeling

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Lifting/Carrying

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Vision

X

Near Acuity

X

Far Acuity

X

Depth Perception

X

Color Vision

X

Field of Vision

X

Smell

X

Work Outdoors

X

Work Indoors

X

Other special tools or equipment used with this position:

• Hydraulic machinery
• 240 gallon pot

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1325) , [e-mail] , Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277),[e-mail] , and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330),[e-mail] . Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220)[e-mail] . Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.

Position Type: Classified Regular

Salary: $25.99 to $30.35 Hourly

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mukilteo School District, Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

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