Kitchen Assistant(s) 2026-27

Bellevue School District • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and cleanup activities, under direct supervision. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

• Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.
• Safe food handling;
• Preparation and storage following Health Department Guidelines;
• General food preparation methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and carry out and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public;
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food; clean up dining and kitchen areas;
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking;
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and lunches;
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans;
• Clean tables and chairs and food service area;
• Replenish food and condiment containers;
• Store and dispose of unused food;
• May relieve or assist other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations;
• May lead work of students and part-time help;
• May collect money or tickets for meals;
• May set up and sell ala carte and Type A lunches;
• May complete daily and monthly records and reports;
• May transport food from central kitchen to satellite kitchen;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed