Part-Time School Cafeteria Kitchen Aide

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA, seeks a part-time cafeteria helper to support daily food service for 3.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday, 10:15am–1:45pm. Expected start date November 23, 2026 or sooner.

The role includes dishwashing, basic meal preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen under supervision of the Cook-Manager or Satellite-Cashier. A Food and Beverage Handler’s permit and WA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Food service experience desirable.
• Substitute-helper level experience desirable.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment and keep service areas clean.
• Assist in routine food preparation activities.
• Serve food items to students and staff as assigned.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment; store equipment after use.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food service experience

Sanitation knowledge

Customer service

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Attendance

Communication

Education

No high school diploma or GED required

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA, seeks a part-time cafeteria helper to support daily food service for 3.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday, 10:15am–1:45pm. Expected start date November 23, 2026 or sooner.

The role includes dishwashing, basic meal preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen under supervision of the Cook-Manager or Satellite-Cashier. A Food and Beverage Handler’s permit and WA driver’s license are required.