SUBSTITUTE HELPER/SERVER

South Kitsap School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Kitsap School District is seeking a Substitute Helper/Server for the Port Orchard campus to support food and nutrition services for students and staff.

The role includes assisting other staff, maintaining sanitary food preparation areas, handling cash and meal tickets, and ensuring compliance with health standards and district guidelines. A High School diploma is required, and applicants must complete an online application.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Completion of online application required.
• Washington Food and Beverage Service Workers' Permit required.
• Background clearance: FBI and Washington State Patrol.

Responsibilities

• Assists other personnel to support them in completing work activities.
• Maintains a sanitary and safe environment and complies with health standards.
• Handles payments for food items and reconciles accounts.
• Prepares daily meal sales documentation and reports meal usage.

Skills

Communication

Cash handling

Food safety

Lift up to 50 pounds

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5805358
Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 relationship 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

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Passing the required district tests is a prerequisite for consideration for clerical, paraeducator and playground attendant positions (review EACH job posting for specific testing requirements). To register, follow the instructions on the district testing information page of our district website.

Contact Information

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The Title IX Officer,Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officerwith the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator:
Cristin Blaskowitz,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3625
[e-mail]

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber,
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
[e-mail]

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Position Type:

Substitute

Salary: $19.67 to $19.67 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required