School Kitchen Assistant

Position Summary School Kitchen Assistants are responsible for the preparation and positive service of meals to students and staff of schools within the Nutrition Services Department of Federal Way School District. The position prepares quality meals that are safe and sanitary and follows Nutrition Services Department protocol for all aspects of meal service at the school.

• Assist Kitchen Manager with lunch set‑up preparation and clean up as directed.
• Communicate and serve meals to students, plating food per request, make sandwiches or other serving activities during mealtime.
• Collect cash, sell tickets, make change at mealtime and operate Point of Sale register utilizing computer keyboards or keypads, computer screens and printers. Operate manual meal service ticketing systems as needed according to department protocol.
• Prepare and maintain records for number of lunches and ala‑cart items sold each meal time and each day according to department protocol. Keep accurate and complete records as required.
• Verify receipt of milk and other deliveries as assigned. Record amount of milk (and other foods as assigned) left after serving.
• Check plate count used with the Kitchen Manager. Prepare report of cashier station if assigned. Keep areas surrounding cashier station and under responsibility clean, well stocked and attractive.
• Arrange food in attractive displays.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity of students receiving free and reduced meals. Provide positive, professional and friendly service.
• Wash pots and pans, perform cleaning activities for all equipment, save or discard food per food service sanitation protocol, sweep floors of kitchen and perform other clean‑up activities within the kitchen.
• Attend all contracted meetings.

• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with students, staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District and Kitchen manager staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Federal Way School District requires employees to adhere and comply with the State of Washington and King County Department of Health food code.
• Protect confidentiality of District materials and rights of senders and recipients, consistent with District ethical guidelines.
• Able to relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Take place of Kitchen Manager as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Food Handler's Permit.
• Adhere to attire protocol.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver's license.

• Past experience in service industry serving the public, cash handling experience.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
• National School Lunch Program experience.
• Member ASFSA, WSFSA.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.