Posted 7mo ago

Substitute Food Service Worker

@ Shelton School District
Shelton, Washington, United States
$18/hrOnsiteTemporary, Seasonal
Responsibilities:Prepares meals, Directs staff, Cleans areas
Requirements Summary:Possession of WA DOH Food Handler’s Certificate; background check; ability to transport food containers weighing up to 100 pounds; strong communication; willingness to learn; ability to work with diverse students; adapt in fast-paced environment.
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Job Description

An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!  


Posting Information: We are currently hiring Substitute Food Service Worker's to join our Food Service team beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Please apply as soon as possible for best consideration.

Interview Process: If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews at a date to be determined.

Schedule: This is a substitute position with no guarantee of hours or days for the 2025-26 school year.

Location: Multiple Locations

Salary:  $17.50 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits: 

Other fringe benefits as allowed under under School Board Policies and Procedures and the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Food Services Director, this position performs routine work in setting-up, preparing and serving food, and clean-up activities while maintaining sanitary conditions.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a current State of Washington Department of Health Food Handler's Certificate.
  • Prior school food service experience preferred (not required).
  • Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
  • Ability to transport food containers (with assistance) weighing at least 100 pounds.
  • Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and implement new strategies and techniques.
  • Ability and willingness to work with students with varying disabilities both cognitive and physical.
  • Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
  • Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
  • Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
  • Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
  • Ability and willingness to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff.
  • Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
  • Ability and willingness to apply policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations accurately.
  • Ability and willingness to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast paced environment with competing demands through organization, attention to detail, and prioritization. 
  • Ability and willingness to work with diverse students, staff, and families.
  • Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares and serves meals, helps unload van, keeps appropriate food either hot or cold, and sets up serving lines.
  • Directs assigned personnel, students, workers and/or volunteers.
  • Cleans utensils, equipment and the areas used for storage, food preparation, and serving.
  • Stores and disposes of unused food and gets food ready for transport.
  • Transports food containers of varying weights and sizes.
  • Order supplies and goods necessary for serving meals; provide inventories to main kitchen when appropriate.        
  • Maintains appropriate refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
  • Manages daily participation counts and amounts of food used.
  • Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
  • Develops and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and students.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.