Substitute Food Service Helper​/Cashier

Substitute Food Service Helper/Cashier

Omak School District 19 District Wide - Omak, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Omak School District 19

Job : 5335653

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Information:

The job of Food Service Helper/Cashier was established for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; collecting funds for daily meal transactions; balancing accounts and depositing funds utilizing established accounting practices.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, displaying, filling racks, etc.) for the purpose of making them available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. washing, wiping down, disposing of garbage, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and/or staff (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs for providing nutritional services.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
• Maintains accurate student accounts (e.g. free and reduced meal status, meal count, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation to meet state, federal and/or administrative requirements.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment.
• Prepares daily food counts and associated reports for the purpose of providing documentation for items served.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
• Reconciles transactions for the purpose of balancing accounts and adhering to established accounting practices.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Transports prepared food items, cash receipts, etc. to/from school sites as assigned for the purpose of addressing site nutritional requirements and collecting meal counts and monies for deposit for processing.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic money handling and record keeping procedure; adhering to safety practices and utilizing food service equipment.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic record keeping; sanitation practices and quantity food preparation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using…