Kitchen Assistant(s) 2026-27

Position Purpose

The position of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and cleanup activities, under direct supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food; clean up dining and kitchen areas
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and lunches
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans
• Clean tables and chairs and food service area
• Replenish food and condiment containers
• Store and dispose of unused food
• May relieve or assist other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations
• May lead work of students and part-time help
• May collect money or tickets for meals
• May set up and sell ala carte and Type A lunches
• May complete daily and monthly records and reports
• May transport food from central kitchen to satellite kitchen
• Perform other related duties as required

Reporting Relationships

Reports to and is directly supervised by the Kitchen Manager.

Education & Experience

Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

Knowledge

• Safe food handling
• Preparation and storage following Health Department Guidelines
• General food preparation methods

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

Pay & Schedule

• 2025-26 Nutrition Services salary level A: $21.90/hour to $24.33/hour (starting at $21.90/hour)
• 5-20 hours per week
• Up to a 179 day annual assignment
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems