Substitute Food Services Helpers

Substitute Food Services Helpers (25-26 School Year)

• Position Type:
  Substitutes (Non-Teaching)/ Substitute Nutrition Services
• Date Posted: 11/20/2025

Assignment Type Temporary/Hourly

Hours Will vary by assignment

Pay Rate $20.38/hour

These positions are part-time for on‑call or as needed workers at the central production kitchen or school kitchen locations. Substitutes perform duties required for production and serving of meals to students in order to support the nutrition program offered to the students and staff of the Kent School District.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to maintain accurate records and handle cash receipts.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of students and other employees.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting with the desire to enhance good working relationships.
• Must have strong customer service, communication skills, and willingness to work with students and other employees.
• Must be flexible, have dependable transportation and willing to work wherever needed.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Requires current Food Handler’s Permit. Testing for the health card is online at the King County Department of Health (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District’s mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision: Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District’s vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

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Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student‑centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision‑making.

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