Nutrition Services Helper - McLoughlin Middle School

Nutrition Services; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Services Helper at McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco, WA, supports food service operations under the Unit Manager. The role involves preparing, serving and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas to meet health standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid WA Food Worker’s Card, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. It offers 5 hours per day, Monday–Friday, 180-day year, with hourly pay between $20.18 and $20.58.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Washington Food Worker’s Card.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of health codes, sanitation, and nutrition.
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds; stand for long periods.
• Good communication 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 nutritional requirements.
• Cook and bake foods from scratch or pre-made to meet meal needs.
• Estimate quantities and manage food waste.
• Open cans and prep vegetables for cooking.
• Inspect food and supplies for quality and health compliance.
• Wash dishes, maintain clean dining areas, and replenish items.
• May lead students or volunteers to perform tasks safely.
• Report equipment malfunctions and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic arithmetic

Food handling

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington Food Worker’s Card

Tools

Cashier skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Nutrition Services Helper - McLoughlin Middle School

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE [phone]

Open Date: 11/3/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 11/10/2026 at 4:00pm, or untill filled

LOCATION: McLoughlin MiddleSchool

SCHEDULE: 5.00hours per day, Monday through Friday

180 day work year

SALARY:$20.18- $20.58 per hour

AA Degree - $0.50 per hour extra

BA Degree $0.75 per hour extra

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 & care for institutional kitchen
• equipment adjust recipes to various quantity demands, & use standard office equipment
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles & nutritional requirements
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilitiesincludel ifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception
• Understand and carry out oral & written instructions.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• 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

DESIRED:

• 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 & disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas & equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations
• Prepare food & beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
• Cook & 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 & 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 & pans, clean tables & chairs & food service area; replenish food & condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities & 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 functions in a safe & 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 & 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] .

Nutrition Services Helper - McLoughlin Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980825
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 8:00 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: 11/3/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 11/10/2026 at 4:00pm, or untill filled

POSITION: Nutrition Services Helper

LOCATION: McLoughlin MiddleSchool

SCHEDULE: 5.00hours per day, Monday through Friday

180 day work year

SALARY:$20.18- $20.58 per hour

AA Degree - $0.50 per hour extra

BA Degree $0.75 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 & care for institutional kitchen
• equipment adjust recipes to various quantity demands, & use standard office equipment
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles & nutritional requirements
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilitiesincludel ifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception
• Understand and carry out oral & written instructions.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• 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

DESIRED:

• 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 & disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas & equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations
• Prepare food & beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
• Cook & 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 & 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 & pans, clean tables & chairs & food service area; replenish food & condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities & 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 functions in a safe & 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 & 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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