Student Meals Assistant & Cashier – School Nutrition

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services Clerk to provide cashiering support, record daily meal data, and assist cooks in meal preparation across assigned schools. The position requires attention to accuracy, adherence to safety standards, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities include handling sales, preparing deposits, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Prior cafeteria experience and food handler responsibilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Cashiering duties and accurate meal data recording.
• Record receipts and prepare daily reports.
• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in food service area.

Responsibilities

• Handle cashiering during meal service and record daily meals.
• Reconcile receipts and forward bank deposits as instructed.
• Assist in meal preparation and portioning as directed.
• Operate dishwashing and other kitchen equipment and perform clean-up tasks.
• Serve food to students and staff when required.
• Maintain neat work area and follow sanitation procedures.

Skills

Cashiering

Food service

Customer service

Arithmetic/data entry

Teamwork

Education

No high school diploma required

Tools

Nutrition Services meal accounting system

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services Clerk to provide cashiering support, record daily meal data, and assist cooks in meal preparation across assigned schools. The position requires attention to accuracy, adherence to safety standards, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities include handling sales, preparing deposits, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Prior cafeteria experience and food handler responsibilities are preferred.