Food Service Substitute

Food Service Substitute, $20.05 per hour

Wahluke School District seeks a Food Service Substitute to perform temporary and on‑call food service duties.

Hourly wage: $20.05 per hour (base range: $18.93/hr – $20.05/hr)

Department: Child Nutrition / Food Service

Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition, Child Nutrition Lead Cook, and/or Satellite Cook.

• Prepare breakfast/lunch menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Serve meals in compliance with USDA reimbursable meal requirements.
• Wash trays, pots, pans and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Sanitize food service equipment and maintain proper food holding temperatures.
• Operate kitchen equipment and dishwasher; inspect for cleanliness.
• Replenish serving line supplies and restock breakfast and lunch ingredients for the next day.
• Volunteer to supervise student servers and other food service staff as needed.
• Assist during emergency or on‑the‑job training situations.

• Food & Beverage Workers' Permit.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic in English.
• Manual dexterity, ability to work under pressure, and capacity to adapt to new situations.
• Minimum one year of food service experience preferred.
• Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner.
• Neat appearance and compliance with uniform policies.

• Dress per school policy: casual professional attire, closed‑toe shoes, no tank tops or shorts.
• Follow food safety rules: no eating, drinking, or smoking in food prep areas; wear hair restraints; keep jewelry removed.
• Show up early, ready for the scheduled shift (hair restrained, apron on, hands washed). No cell phones in kitchen area.
• Maintain ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted, 50 pounds with help, and push/pull carts.
• One 10‑minute break for a 4‑hour shift; ½‑hour unpaid lunch + one 10‑minute break for shifts over 5 hours.

The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on any protected status. For inquiries about compliance procedures, contact the Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator at  or (509) 932‑4477;
Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director at  or (509) 932‑4565;
Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director at  or (509) 932‑4565.

Wahluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.