School Kitchen Assistant

School Kitchen Assistant

School Kitchen Assistants are responsible for the preparation and positive service of meals to students and staff of schools within the Nutrition Services Department of Federal Way School District. The position is responsible to prepare quality meals that are safe and sanitary and to follow Nutrition Services Department protocol for all aspects of meal service at the school.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist Kitchen Manager with lunch set-up preparation and clean up as directed by Kitchen Manager.
• Communicate and serve meals to students, plating food per request, make sandwiches or other serving activities during mealtime.
• Collect cash, sell tickets, make change at mealtime.
• Operate Point of Sale register utilizing computer keyboards or keypads, computer screens and printers and other equipment.
• Operate manual meal service ticketing systems as needed according to department protocol.
• Prepare and maintain records for number of lunches and ala-carte items sold each meal time and each day according to department protocol.
• Keep accurate and complete records as required.
• Verify receipt of milk and other deliveries as assigned.
• Record amount of milk (and other foods as assigned) left after serving.
• Check plate count used with the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare report of cashier station if assigned.
• Keep areas surrounding cashier station and under responsibility clean, well stocked and attractive.
• Arrange food in attractive displays.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity of students receiving free and reduced meals.
• Provide positive, professional and friendly service.
• Wash pots and pans, perform cleaning activities for all equipment, save or discard food per food service sanitation protocol, sweep floors of kitchen and perform other clean-up activities within the kitchen.
• Attend all contracted meetings.

Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining positive customer relations with students, staff and service providers. Work collaboratively with District and Kitchen manager staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.

Federal Way School District requires employees to adhere and comply with the State of Washington and King County Department of Health food code. Protect confidentiality of District materials and rights of senders and recipients, consistent with District ethical guidelines. Able to relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community. Take place of Kitchen Manager as assigned.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Required qualifications:

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.

Additional requirements:

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Preferred qualifications:

Past experience in service industry serving the public, cash handling experience Working knowledge of basic computer applications National School Lunch Program experience Member ASFSA, WSFSA.

Condition of employment:
Criminal background clearance Possess and maintain a valid and current Food Handler's Permit Adhere to attire protocol Possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver's license.

Knowledge of:
School board policies and procedures Basic mathematics and reading.

Ability to:
Continue professional growth Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications in English Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Function in a calm, efficient, courteous and professional manner Establish and maintain a positive, tactful, cooperative and effective working relationship with children and others Accurately and rapidly make correct change and record types of lunches and milk served Interact positively with a wide range of temperaments and personalities Maneuver self, carts and food/supplies within constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities related to cultural competence and equity:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior,…