Nutrition Services Substitute

Applitrack; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalama School District is seeking an on-call Classified Substitute for the Food Services program. The position handles meal cash and ticketing, prepares and serves meals, and supports kitchen operations in K-12 facilities.

Hourly pay ranges from $19.50 to $22.01, with duties based on absences of regular staff. Applicants must meet safety and sanitation standards and may need a Washington State Food Handler's Permit upon hire.

Qualifications

• Washington State Food Handler's Permit required or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with district policies and food safety standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate cash handling and meal counts.

Responsibilities

• Collect money and meal tickets during lunch and issue lunch tickets as needed.
• Assist in cleanup of kitchen and service areas; maintain cleanliness.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and properly stored items.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Inform supervisor of supplies needed for area of responsibility.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Report equipment issues or accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Attend trainings and safety meetings as required.
• Work well with students, staff, and parents.

Skills

Food service knowledge

WA Food Handler's Permit

Safety and sanitation

Job description

• Position Type:
  Classified Substitute/ Classified Substitute
• Date Posted:
  7/1/2025
• Date Available:
  As Needed
• Closing Date:
  As Needed

We appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School District. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

HOURS:

As needed, based on absences of regular employees

HOURLY RATE:

$19.50 - $22.01/hour depending on position

DESCRIPTION:

To cashier during meal service for grades K-12 in either the MS/HS or Elementary building, following established money and ticket collection procedures. To prepare and serve meals to students based on Child Nutrition Services standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• To collect money and meal tickets during lunch and issue lunch tickets as needed, keeping an accurate tally of meals served and cash collected.
• Assist in cleanup of kitchen, including production and service areas and dish machine operation. Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. All food and supply items are to be stored properly.
• Operate and maintain equipment as instructed.
• Notify supervisor of any supplies needed for area of responsibility.
• Follow correct procedures for safety and sanitation at all times.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Attend trainings and/or safety meetings as required.
• Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and supervisor.
• Assist serving meals as needed.
• Prepare pre-made salads and sandwiches.
• Set up salad bars and take temperatures.
• Aligns professional work with the Pillars of the district's strategic plan.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

*Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meat to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills, knowledge, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of job
• Ability to maintain updated knowledge of district policies and procedures that affect the food services program and this position
• Either currently have or have the ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit upon hire

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REEQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

The physical demands and work environment described here represent work expectations/conditions an employee is required to accept & meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Duties include: frequent need to bend, lift, pull, push, reach, move about, hear and speak; stand and/or move around for a full work shift. Noise level may be high when operating equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.
• Prescribed safety practices and equipment are to be effectively followed/used at all times to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to use computer equipment to generate/complete reports, etc.
• While performing work duties, exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses may occur.