West Valley School District is seeking a candidate to join our Centennial Middle School Nutrition Services team for a long term substitute position from March 20th through June 14, 2024.

POSITION TITLE  Kitchen Assistant

LOCATION   Centennial Middle School

SCHEDULE    

• Monday-Thursday 7:30 am -1:30 pm
• Friday 7:45 am to 1:45 pm

SUMMARY

This position will assist and contribute in the preparation and service of high-quality, safe, nutritious meals following established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate and contribute to the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Abide by established food safety and sanitation rules.
• Participate and contribute to washing, cleaning, and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots, pans equipment, carts, counters, ovens, coolers, freezers, and/or anything else as needed or as directed.
• Follow directions on all aspects of food preparation, use, and care of kitchen equipment and standards of practice.
• Restock utensils, condiments, and other supply containers as needed or requested.
• Assist and contribute to maintaining workable inventory levels of food and supplies by notifying the manager or designee when stocks are low.
• Assist and contribute to receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies using the first-in-first-out method.
• Operate point of sale terminal. Collect account payments as needed.  Accurately prepare daily deposits. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding free, reduced, and paying students.
• Contribute to the accurate completion of meal counts and production records.
• Transport food to other school locations in an emergency as needed.
• Follow assigned daily tasks, duties, and production schedules. Adjust the pace to meet the demands of the kitchen workload.
• Immediately report accidents, safety issues, and/or problems involving yourself, coworkers, or students to your manager or designee.
• Know and follow procedures, policies, and requirements of the Nutrition Services program and West Valley School District.
• Assist in any special projects, catering, and additional duties as needed and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid WA State Food Workers Card, or ability to obtain one upon employment.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate, including the ability to understand verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills as well as the ability to read measuring devices.
• Be able to operate district and Nutrition Services computer hardware and software.
• Be able to use both hands and to lift, move and carry a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend and stoop and lift overhead.
• Be flexible and adjust work pace to meet the demands of changing workload.
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and a willingness to work cooperatively with students, staff, co-workers, management, and the public in a positive and pleasant manner.
• Make independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills when dealing with students, school administrators, other kitchen staff, teachers, and the community at large.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The kitchen environment is frequently warm and humid.  The usual hazards associated with cooking equipment, such as hot stoves, hot ovens, hot steamers, and sharp cutting devices are continually present. Frequent lifting of a variety of items ranging up to 50 pounds in weight is necessary. Occasional lifting and reaching overhead, climbing on a stool or ladder is also required. Bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods of time are required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Nutrition Services Director/Nutrition Services Supervisor/Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are employed as on-call positions and paid for hours worked.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

SICK LEAVE - Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924-2150,  sabre.dahl@WVSD.org.  Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922-5478, dan.andrews@WVSD.org.