Nutrition Services - 1st Helper - Whittier Elementary

Nutrition Services Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutrition Services Inc. at Whittier Elementary in Pasco, Washington, seeks a 1st Helper for the school kitchen. This part-time role supports food prep, serving and sanitation under supervision, with a 180-day year and a 3.5-hour daily schedule.

Starting pay ranges $21.24–$21.67 per hour, with modest premium for AA/BA degrees. Requires HS diploma and a state food worker card, plus ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Washington State DOH Food Worker Card required.
• Basic arithmetic, operate kitchen equipment, adjust recipes for quantity, use office equipment.
• Knowledge of food prep methods, health codes, sanitation and nutrition requirements.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Able to understand and follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated punctuality and good attendance.
• Ability to work with staff, students and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, serving, storage and disposal of food to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Prepare food and beverages to meet nutrition and meal requirements.
• Cook/bake foods from scratch or pre-made to meet needs.
• Estimate quantities and manage food waste.
• Open cans and prepare vegetables for cooking.
• Inspect food for quantity and quality and comply with health requirements.
• Wash dishes and keep dining and kitchen areas clean.
• May lead students/volunteers and set up sales of lunches.
• Report equipment malfunctions to keep a safe environment.
• Assist with inquiries about food items and stock inventories.
• Support year-end clean-up and documentation.

Skills

HS Diploma

Food Worker Card

Arithmetic skills

Kitchen equipment handling

Recipe adjustments

Office equipment

Food preparation knowledge

Health codes & sanitation

Nutrition requirements

Lift 40 lbs

Stand for long periods

Communication with staff

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Teamwork

Cashier (desirable)

Serv Safe Certification

Education

AA Degree

BA Degree

Tools

Cashier (desirable)

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Nutrition Services - 1st Helper - Whittier Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951782
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE [phone]

Open Date: 10/6/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/13/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION: Nutrition Services- 1st Helper

LOCATION: Whittier Elementary

SCHEDULE: 3.50 hours per day, Monday through Friday

180 day work year

SALARY: $21.24 - $21.67 per hour

AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/

BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker’s Card
• Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, and use standard office equipment
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles and nutritional requirements
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: (Qualifications that would be useful to the position)

• Ability to cashier
• Serv Safe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation class

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist in preparation, serving, storage and disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas and equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations
• Prepare food and beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
• Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements
• Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirements
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking
• Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
• May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches
• May lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functionsin a safe and efficient manner
• Report equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items
• Assist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food and supplies for the next year
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled .

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, [e-mail] ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [e-mail] .

Position Type: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]

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