SUBSTITUTE HELPER/SERVER

SK School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Food and Nutrition Services team. This role focuses on maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, preparing nutritious meals, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse setting. If you are passionate about promoting inclusivity and have a knack for food service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values belonging and strives to create an equitable environment for all students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple non-technical tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math and communication for effective service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for food services.
• Prepare food items in compliance with health guidelines.
• Handle payments and manage food service inquiries.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Food preparation techniques

Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food and Beverage Service Workers’ Permit

Job description

COMMENTS: All Applicants must have a completed online application to be considered for screening. Upon approval, the Food and Nutrition Services Department will contact you for an interview.

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains a sanitary and safe environment, including work materials and food items, for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary area, complying with required health and legal standards of operation.
• Handles payments for food items from students and staff, including reconciliation of accounts, (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders, ensuring adequate stock, monitoring inventories and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily meal sales) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information related to program use and to comply with federal and state guidelines for reporting meal usage.
• Prepares food and beverage items (including estimates) for the purpose of providing an effective food and nutrition services program/meals for students and staff in accordance with established health/nutrition guidelines and in compliance with state and federal regulations and laws.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and the public for the purpose of providing Food and Nutrition Services program information.
• Serves food items (e.g. school breakfast, school lunch, special event catering) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: none specified.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: none specified.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicate successfully both orally and in writing; learn food preparation techniques; remain flexible and re-channel activities as needed; follow oral and written instructions; properly lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds; work with speed and efficiency while maintaining quality and safety; make accurate arithmetic calculations; make change and account for money and meal tickets; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with others.

Responsibility:

• Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the District’s services.

Working Environment:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 2% sitting, 48% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some hazardous conditions, and in a clean atmosphere.

Expertise:

• Expertise to perform multiple non-technical tasks.

Experience:

• Job related experience is desired.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing:

• None Specified

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Washington Food and Beverage Service Workers’ Permit required
• American School Food Service Association certification preferred

Continuing Education/Training:

• None Specified

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Application Procedure:

Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application, all supporting documents, and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.