This position is responsible for providing support in food service operations across the district on an as-needed basis. The Substitute Food Service worker will assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals in a safe and sanitary manner, ensuring that all food service activities comply with health and safety regulations. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to providing nutritious meals to students. Please see the job description attached above for more information!

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Notice of Vacant Position: Substitute Food Service Position
The District
Reardan-Edwall School District encompasses a large geographic area including the towns of
Reardan and Edwall. The District includes one elementary school and one secondary school. Our
school district has a deep focus on our core values, which serve as a guide for our work
together. Reardan schools receive strong support from the community. The successful candidate
will support the District’s efforts to establish a District, Departmental, and Labor climate that
promotes equal opportunities for students & staff, good conduct and positive attitudes and values.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Come join our family of subs! We are ready to train you!!
Qualifications
● Close affiliation with and commitment to Reardan-Edwall School District’s
Mission, Vision and Values.
● Successful passing of the fingerprint process and background check
● Be free of conviction of any offense, which may reflect upon the necessary trust and
confidence required of the position - Valid driver’s license.
● Professional and courteous in communication with coworkers and students
● Flexible and punctual
● Desire to work with students, staff and volunteers in a positive and collaborative
environment
● Experience in food preparation and serving
● Experience working with children
● Commitment to safety (kitchen operations and cleaning)
● Emphasis on teamwork
● Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
● General knowledge of and experience using and cleaning kitchen equipment.
● Ability to observe guidelines for the serving of food in matters of temperature.
● Ability to observe safety rules and regulations.
● Maintain a neat personal appearance and a pleasant attitude with students, staff and
parents.
● Possess a valid food handler’s permit and meeting regulations specified by the
Department of Health. If not, it must be obtained.
Education
● A high school education or the equivalent.
Job Duties
● Assists with food preparation following menus accurately and on schedule.
● Uses acceptable safety and sanitation procedures in job performance.
● Take food temperatures and document times and temperatures.
● Assist in preparing/serving breakfast and hot lunch.

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● Assist baking bread products (desserts, muffins, etc.).
● Assist with food preparation following the menu accurately and on schedule.
● Assist with preparing items for the salad bar cart.
● Assist with setting up, shut down and cleaning the salad bar cart and steam table.
● Assist washing pots and pans and other dishes.
● Assist with cleaning and putting clean dishes away.
● Assist setting up pre-school’s cart and delivering it to pre-school.
● Assist with calling in the milk order.
● Assist with food orders.
● Assist with putting food items into the freezer. Come prepared with appropriate clothing
for -10 degrees.
● Assist on sweeping and mopping the kitchen, walk-in cooler and storerooms, daily.
● Receive, store and organize deliveries.
● Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary work area at all times.
● Assist with or conduct inventories as needed.
● Operate and maintain equipment indigenous to the kitchen.
● Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential
information, consistent with the district ethical guidelines.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands
● Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet inflexible deadlines; required
concentration and attention to detail; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult
individuals.
Physical Demands
● Required to stand for prolonged periods; exposed to heat from ovens, burners and
steam trays; responsible for operation of cutting and slicing equipment and machines
with moving parts; required to move heavy supplies and full pans of food weighing up
to 50 pounds; exposed to high noise levels from kitchen equipment and students at
meals, required to wear protective clothing; may need to take precautions to avoid
exposure to cleaners and fumes; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases
carried by students.
Terms of Employment:
● This position reports to the Director of Programs & Development and works closely with the
head and/or assistant cook.
● 2025-26 School Year Sub Rate: $17/hr
● For questions about this position and/or the application process please contact
[email protected]
The Reardan-Edwall School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis
of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation,
gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following
employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Tiffany Clouse
PO Box 225 Reardan WA 99029
509.796.2701 [email protected]

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