Nutrition Services Substitute

Overview

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

February 2, 2026

FTE: 0.01

Hours per day: Varies

Salary Level: SUB/FS/1, $20.07hr

This on-call position performs general kitchen duties assigned by the Cook-Manager (or Satellite-Cashier in a satellite school) such as service in the cafeteria, food preparation, or clean-up duties.

May be exposed to infectious diseases; experiences frequent interruptions; required to operate kitchen equipment; may be exposed to general cleaning chemicals; experiences high noise levels; may work in freezer and/or refrigeration units for extended periods of time; may be required to shift tasks and priorities; required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; required to perform repetitive tasks; required to assume positions, perform movements and demonstrate stamina and exertions needed to prepare meals and clean up;

may be required to travel to District sites or other sites within the community.

Food service work experience desirable; HS diploma or equivalent, preferred; any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work preferred.

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of English usage including spelling and reading.
• Skill in logical thinking.
• Skill in operating commercial kitchen equipment.
• Skill in quality customer service.
• Skill in communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to learn operating procedures for institutional-sized kitchen work.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to consistently lift/move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally team lift/move up to 50 pounds in accordance with established guidelines and using proper safety precautions.
• Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks at hand.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

• Current Food and Beverage Handler’s permit.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with access to personal transportation.
• Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.