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April 1, 2026

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

Mead High School

Assistant Manager - Nutrition Services

2026/2027 School Year

7 Hours per day/6:15 AM - 1:15 PM

181 days

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager. Within this general framework, specific duties will vary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve food for meal service utilizing safe food handling practices and program procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of kitchen staff and general kitchen operation.
• Instructs, operates, cleans and maintains kitchen equipment safely.
• Able to perform all tasks within the kitchen and service area.
• Assist in the monitoring of food preparation for compliance of standardized recipes.
• Scales recipes to reflect estimated student participation based on history in department software.
• Assist in accurately completing production records using department software.
• Prepares service areas for service.
• Able to utilize department software to accurately manage inventory and ensure appropriate just-in-time food and supply levels.
• Accurately use various computer systems necessary to complete job duties.
• Ensures kitchen staff accurately completes records using department software.
• Ensure that customers are able to move through serving lines with speed and efficiency.
• Assist with training of kitchen staff on customer service and department expectations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment in the cafeteria and kitchen.
• Actively and creatively markets meal program within their school to increase meal participation and promote benefits associated with school meals.
• Assists other employees in preparing for meal service and cleaning of kitchen area.
• Cashier for meal service ensuring program standards are met.
• Able to put stock away.
• Able to wash dishes, pots and pans and safely operate and clean dishwasher.
• Assist with other food and nutrition related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
• Makes independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
• Assist the coordination of the opening and closing of the kitchen each year.
• Assist in the directing of activities of student workers and substitutes.
• Able to successfully cover for the kitchen manager absences.
• Ensure safe food handling, preparation and cleaning according to HACCP standards, program procedures and health department regulations.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Communicates effectively, positively and professionally with administration, staff and students in oral and written form.
• Maintains confidentiality and displays ethical behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current Washington State Food Worker Card.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current Level 1 School Nutrition Association certification within 3 months of employment.
• Must have completed an 8-hour Food Safety Course within the last 3 years.
• Must have two years of experience in commercial food service.
• Able to lead and mentor kitchen staff.
• Two years of experience managing staff preferred.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic child nutrition guidelines and requirements.
• Must be able to serve food across serving area.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials and safe work practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology.
• Must be able to read, write and perform accurate mathematics for keeping records and reports.
• Must have ability to get along with students, co-workers, and district staff.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements to meet USDA regulations.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or similar preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.

The salary range for the position is: Min $19.39- Max $22.47. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-pageMead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

APPLICATION:

Any Mead School District Child Nutrition Service employee on a continuing contract of .3 or greater interested in this position need to apply for this position via the application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire at www.mead354.org/employment by accessing the internal postings via the Internal link on the upper right-hand corner of the page. You will need to log in using your district email to see internal postings. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, April 8, 2026.

All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org.Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli Nemec at Human Resources at the District Administration Building or email shelli.nemec@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, April 8, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

1. Your Resume
2. Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying
3. Three (3) dated and current letters of recommendation (within the last 3 years)

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

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, at (509)465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010.

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