On-Call School Nutrition Aide

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA, seeks an on-call kitchen assistant to support the Cook-Manager with dishwashing, basic food preparation, serving meals to students and staff, and cleaning duties. This position is 0.01 FTE with hours that vary and an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026, at $20.80 per hour.

HS diploma or equivalent is preferred, and food service experience is desirable. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 20–50 pounds, and follow safety

Qualifications

• Food service work experience desirable.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with knowledge and ability.

Responsibilities

• Operates dishwashing equipment and keeps service areas clean.
• Assists in routine food preparation activities.
• Serves food items to students and staff as assigned.
• Maintains a neat, clean work environment and stores equipment properly.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Sanitation procedures

Food service

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA, seeks an on-call kitchen assistant to support the Cook-Manager with dishwashing, basic food preparation, serving meals to students and staff, and cleaning duties. This position is 0.01 FTE with hours that vary and an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026, at $20.80 per hour.

HS diploma or equivalent is preferred, and food service experience is desirable. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 20–50 pounds, and follow safety