Centralia - Substitute Food Service Worker 26-27

Centralia School District • Centralia, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work with a small team to prepare and serve attractive and nutritious meals to students in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Washington State Food Worker’s Card
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Proven organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve
• Proven ability to successfully work with students and adults
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Knowledge of basic USDA National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Child and Adult Care Food Programs, as well and requirements and nutrient menu standards
• Successful experience in a school cafeteria
• Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in large quantities for students that meet nutritional standards
• Help plan menus
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead food for cooking, serving, and storing.
• Operates, cares and maintains institutional kitchen equipment
• Maintains inventory control
• Uses standard office equipment
• Delivers meals to students in an efficient, friendly manner
• Maintains a positive work environment for both colleagues and students
• Maintains a clean work area
• Creates a safe physical and emotional space for students to engage in rigorous academic learning
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance when an employee works 630 hours in a school year.

What This Job Offers

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