Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a Nutrition Services Kitchen Assistant assigned to Davis Elementary. This assignment is being posted for internal and external consideration at this time.  Interested internal candidates will need to apply online by 4:00 pm Thursday, October 10, 2024 to be considered prior to external candidate applicants.

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Job Title:  Nutrition Services Kitchen Assistant   

Reports to:  Nutrition Services Coordinator              

Bargaining Group:  ESE                                         

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Position: 5.5 hours per day, 190 days per school year (10 months), Monday - Friday 7:00am - 1:00pm

Salary:  $17.95 - $20.38 per hour (educational incentive available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated)

Anticipated Start Date:  10/16/2024

Benefits:  Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board); and Retirement through DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) for eligible employees

Additional Benefits: Optional 403(b) retirement plan; Optional DCP (deferred compensation program) retirement plan

Leave:  9 sick days (pro-rated for mid-year hires), 10 paid holidays 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalent (GED);
• Maintain a current food and beverage service worker permit;
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures;
• Knowledge of technology to track student meal information and communication;
• Knowledge of school procedures.
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish is considered helpful. District tests to verify skill levels.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate meal services by assisting in preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Assist the Food Service Manager by processing goods as received to the appropriate storeroom.  Use products in a first in, first out basis. Storerooms should be clean and organized to support safe movement and accessibility within.
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instruction and established procedures.
• Maintain financial security and USDA Program requirements by following internal accounting controls; understanding and operating the current meal tracking system; completing meal planning and preparation reports as needed.
• Protect all people by adhering to current sanitation policies and procedures and maintaining a safe clean working environment.
• Acknowledge the importance of safety by maintaining a safe and orderly working environment and following safe work practices.
• Protect the District by keeping information confidential.       
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational trainings.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed or requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Generally, the job requires:
  • ~ 10% lifting ~ 40 lbs.
  • ~ 80% of the work day standing, reaching, bending, stooping, walking
  • ~ 10% of the time working from a sitting position
• This job is performed under temperature variations consistent with indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• This job may require interaction with students displaying aggression, non-compliance, and other conduct problems.

(~) denotes approximation

NONDISCRIMINATION:

College Place 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 Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;(509) 525-4827,1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

El Distrito Escolar de College Place no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo,religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género,
discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminación:
Título IX y Acoso, Intimidación y Hostigamiento (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org

Derechos Civiles y Sección 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de Género: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org (509) 525-4827 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324