NUTRITION SERVICES - PREP WORKER @ JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 3 HRS, CONT.

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Jefferson Elementary School - Spokane, WA

Job Type : Please see Job Description

Job Number : NS25-06290

Department : Classified

Division : Nutrition Services (Cafeteria)

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 9 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Under the direction of the Cafeteria Manager, Transport Manager or designee, assist in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals, as well as cleanup in the time allotted, for the purpose of ensuring a high-quality, self-supporting program which meets budgeted annual revenues and supports the nutritional well-being of students as part of the education process. Responsible for interacting with kitchen and school staff, students and the public, in a cooperative and professional manner.

• Hours / Day : 3
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start / End times : 10 : 30 AM - 1 : 30 PM
• Anticipated Start Date : ASAP
• Benefits Medical / Dental / Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY : LEVEL 1 on the Nutrition Services Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.

Obtain and possess a valid Food Handler's Permit.

High school diploma or GED.

Learn and perform responsibilities of other positions in kitchen and willingness to substitute in those positions during employee(s) absence.

ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING : The position requires minimal on-the-job training. Knowledge of some simple procedures or work activity is helpful. The basic job can be learned in one week to one month; there is some variety, but procedures are largely repetitive. Job proficiency can be acquired in one month.

WORKING CONDITIONS : This employee works in a kitchen / cafeteria environment during the early morning to early afternoon hours. The usual hazards associated with cooking equipment, such as hot stoves, ovens, steamers, and cutting devices, is continually present. Frequent lifting of a variety of items ranging up to 30 pounds in weight. Occasional lifting and reaching overhead, climbing on stool or ladder is also required. Bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods of time are required.

Additional Information

The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time / 20 hours per week in a regular position).

Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and / or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and / or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX / Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB) / Student Civil Rights Officer and / or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Other district contacts :

Address : 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools : -

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(Nutrition Services)Are you willing and able to lift 30 pounds?

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Do you have Nutrition Services experience at Spokane Public Schools?

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Are you willing and able to obtain a Washington State Food Handlers Permit?

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