School Nutrition Aide & Cashier

Ortingschools; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ortingschools is seeking a School Kitchen Assistant to support daily food service operations in a district kitchen. You will prep ingredients, monitor inventories, and assist with cashier duties while upholding health and safety standards. The role requires physical activity and teamwork with staff and students.

Expect a 6.5-hour day from 5:30 am to 12:30 pm, 180-day school year, with a salary range per the 2026-27 PSE schedule. Benefits eligibility varies by hours worked.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; school food service experience preferred.
• Possess a current food handlers card.
• May require a valid State of Washington driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations in a school kitchen to support site-based food service.
• Prepare ingredients for menu items and manage Friday prep tasks.
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, inventory, and cash handling reports for compliance.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen utensils and equipment; ensure health standards.
• Label and date items using FIFO and manage storage.
• Handle kitchen laundry, trash removal, and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor daily inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Serve as cashier when required and process transactions accurately.

Skills

Lift 50 lb

Cash handling

Stoop & climb

Student interaction

Computer skills

Academic testing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ortingschools is seeking a School Kitchen Assistant to support daily food service operations in a district kitchen. You will prep ingredients, monitor inventories, and assist with cashier duties while upholding health and safety standards. The role requires physical activity and teamwork with staff and students.

Expect a 6.5-hour day from 5:30 am to 12:30 pm, 180-day school year, with a salary range per the 2026-27 PSE schedule. Benefits eligibility varies by hours worked.