Substitute Para/Food Service

Sylvania; Montesano (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Montesano, WA is looking for a skilled individual responsible for meal preparation and serving. Candidates must have a high school education and a valid Food Handler’s Permit.

The ideal candidate will possess strong cooking skills, the ability to operate standard cooking equipment, and effective communication abilities. Experience with children and bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred. A positive, organized, and dependable work ethic is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler’s Permit required.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to keep work organized and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meal preparation and serving.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Perform duties assigned by Building Administrator(s) and Food Service Director.

Skills

Cooking and meal preparation

Ability to operate standard cooking equipment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Standard cooking equipment

Office machines (copier, computer, FAX, calculator)

Job description

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education & Experience

• High school education or equivalent
• Two years of related work experience
• School experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Responsible for meal preparation including cooking, preparation, assembling, serving and clean‑up of meals. Serve meals using correct portioning, meeting USDA minimum standards, and ensuring that food is at the correct temperatures
• Valid Food Handler’s Permit - required
• Successful experience working with children
• Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
• Ability to keep work organized and carry out duties effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with courtesy and respect
• Ability to interact with others in the work environment, including the ability to adapt to new or different conditions
• Ability to be dependable, including good habits in attendance and punctuality
• Ability to operate modern office machines, including copier, computer, FAX and calculator
• Physical ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to safely lift and/or move equipment and supplies as needed
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively in interpersonal relationships in job situations beyond receiving work instructions, interacting with faculty, students, and the public
• Ability to organize oneself and be attentive to details
• Ability to perform the essential job functions and scheduled assigned tasks
• Must comply with District board policies and procedures
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with students, staff, volunteers and community members, maintaining confidentiality

Reports to

Building Administrator(s) and Food Service Director