1st Helper - Rowena Chess Elementary

Nutrition Services - 1st Helper
- Rowena Chess Elementary

Pasco School District 1 Nutrition Services
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Job : 5911110

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

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Open Date:9/2/2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 9/10/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION: Nutrition Services- 1st Helper

LOCATION: Rowena Chess Elementary

SCHEDULE: 5.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday

180 day work year

SALARY: $21.24 - $21.67 per hour

AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/

BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

(Qualifications which are essential to the position)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker’s Card
• Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, and use standard office equipment
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles and nutritional requirements
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: (Qualifications that would be useful to the position)

• Ability to cashier
• Serv Safe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation class

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist in preparation, serving, storage and disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas and equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations
• Prepare food and beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
• Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements
• Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirements
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking
• Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
• May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches
• May lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner
• Report equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing…