Elementary Food Service Worker

Reports To: Food Service Director Location: Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Public School Employees (PSE) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Elementary Food Service Worker assists in the cooking and preparing attractive and high-quality food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; and assisting assigned food services personnel in food preparation.

Required Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

· Washington State Food Workers Card

· Knowledge of basic USDA National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (Snack/Dinner) requirements and nutrient menu standards

· Skills to prepare food in large quantities, plan menus, operate, care and maintain institutional kitchen equipment, maintain inventory control, and use standard office equipment including a computer

· Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles, and nutritional requirements

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), be empathetic, and be customer-service oriented.

· Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff

· Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a positive manner

· Demonstrated ability to act independently, responsibly, and efficiently

Essential Functions:

· Read recipes and/or product directions

· Estimate food requirements

· Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead food for cooking, serving, and storing.

· Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage

· Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards

· Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, District, and Local Health Department regulatory rules and procedures

· Taste test products when appropriate

· Set up serving stations with entrées, salad bars, condiments, other food products, and utensils.

· Provide general stocking duties in service area

· Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods

· Interacts with customers in the serving and cafeterias areas

· Understand and comply with all USDA, OSPI, and local Health Department policies and procedures

· Understand and comply with all Sodexo HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety procedures and Centralia School District food safety policies and procedures

· Comply with all District policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, safety and risk management)

· Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

· Participate in regular safety meetings, safety trainings, and hazard assessments

· Receive and notate delivered product on delivery log

· May function as a cashier during serving times for the purpose of maintaining overall food service efficiency and meeting accounting requirements

· Report equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working order

· Attend various meetings and/or training sessions for the purpose of sharing information and improving job-related skills/knowledge

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete daily tasks

· Perform other duties as assigned

Salary: $21.25-$26.13 per hour, depending on experience

Work schedule: 3.0 hours per day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), M-F, 193 days per school year

Benefits:

Eleven paid holidays; twelve sick leave and three personal leave days; Fringe benefits as allowed under the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.EdJobsNW.com AND submit a letter of interest to Jeffrey Eklund, Director of Food Service at jeklund@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Jeffrey Eklund.

Centralia-Food Service Worker (Washington Elem) 2025-26