Job Title: Substitute Food Service Associate

For many students, a school meal is part of what allows the day to work. Nine Mile Falls School District is seeking Substitute Food Service Associates who understand the responsibility that comes with preparing and serving food in a school setting.

Substitute Food Service Associates step in to support meal service when additional help is needed. This work involves following established procedures, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and working alongside staff to ensure meals are served as expected. The pace can be steady and the environment busy, but the role is important. Food service staff are part of the daily rhythm of the school, and substitutes are trusted to contribute in a way that supports students and respects the standards in place.

Salary: Current Washington State Minimum Wage

Benefits: As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.Nine Mile Falls354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

Limited Defined Employees will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who work 630 hours in a school year will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employeesPositions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Work Location: Nine Mile Falls School District

Nature and Scope of Job:
May be responsible for serving breakfast and lunch, supervising student servers, cashier, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, production record keeping, and safe food handling practices.

Position Reports To: Food Service Director / Superintendent

Classification: Substitute Food Service Associate

Work Day: Monday – Friday; Hours Vary

Begin: 2025/26 School Year

Primary Job Functions

Preparing and or serving meals
Sanitation/food safety/record keeping in compliance with state and federal guidelines
Cashier during meals, depositing money into meal accounts, proper cash handling, and daily paperwork.
Assist in stocking and cleaning of kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications (Traits, Education, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.):

Read and write in English and calculate simple math.
Current Washington State Food Handler Permit.
Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to supervise student workers in a positive manner.
Able to work as a team member.

Desired Qualification

High School Diploma, High School Transcript or equivalent.
Experience in an institutional kitchen.
Able to problem solve and make effective decisions using positive communication skills.
Understanding of USDA requirements for the National School Lunch and Breakfast program.

Equipment Used
Computer, Slicer, Mixer, Food Processor, Ovens, Steamer, Warmer, Dishwasher, Braising Pan, Steam Table.

Environmental Demands:
Heat and High Humidity, Steam and Hot Water, Hard Floor, Prolonged Standing, Cleaning Supplies, Odors, and Noise.

APPLICATION STEPS
Submit a complete application through RedRover.

Upon Hire:
If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:
Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist
(509) 340-4302

The Nine Mile Falls 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
MMace@9mile.org

Substitute Food Service Associate 2025-2026