2026-27 - School Kitchen Assistant
Federal Way Public Schools, Federal Way, WA, United States
SCHOOL KITCHEN ASSISTANT
This posting is for a position beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Kitchen Manager with lunch set-up preparation and clean up as directed.
Communicate and serve meals to students, plate food per request, make sandwiches or other serving activities during mealtime.
Collect cash, sell tickets, make change at mealtime; operate Point of Sale register and manual meal service ticketing systems.
Prepare and maintain records for number of lunches and ala‑côte items sold each meal time and each day.
Verify receipt of milk and other deliveries; record amounts left after serving.
Check plate count with Kitchen Manager; prepare cashier station report if assigned.
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, sweep floors, and perform other clean‑up activities within the kitchen.
Attend all contracted meetings.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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.
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Fill in for Kitchen Manager as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Past experience in the service industry and cash handling experience.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
National School Lunch Program experience.
Member of ASFSA, WSFSA.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
KNOWLEDGE OF
School board policies and procedures.
Basic mathematics and reading.
ABILITY TO
Continue professional growth.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail.
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications in English.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality requirements.
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Function in a calm, efficient, courteous and professional manner.
Establish and maintain a positive, tactful, cooperative and effective working relationship with children and others.
Accurately and rapidly make correct change and record types of lunches and milk served.
Interact positively with a wide range of temperaments and personalities.
Maneuver self, carts and food/supplies within a constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts.
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands include frequent standing and walking, bending, repetitive hand use, lifting up to 40 pounds routinely and occasionally up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 400 pounds, driving, hearing, speaking, writing and keyboarding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may occur in low temperature environments such as walk‑in refrigerators or freezers, or with food that is frozen or very hot. Exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals may occur.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work schedules are varied according to the available meal times of the building and may change according to building needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to Kitchen Manager and Director of Nutrition Services.
REPRESENTATION
Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948.
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Level A in the Nutrition Services Department on the PSE Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
EEO STATEMENT
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.
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This posting is for a position beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Kitchen Manager with lunch set-up preparation and clean up as directed.
Communicate and serve meals to students, plate food per request, make sandwiches or other serving activities during mealtime.
Collect cash, sell tickets, make change at mealtime; operate Point of Sale register and manual meal service ticketing systems.
Prepare and maintain records for number of lunches and ala‑côte items sold each meal time and each day.
Verify receipt of milk and other deliveries; record amounts left after serving.
Check plate count with Kitchen Manager; prepare cashier station report if assigned.
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, sweep floors, and perform other clean‑up activities within the kitchen.
Attend all contracted meetings.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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.
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Fill in for Kitchen Manager as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Past experience in the service industry and cash handling experience.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
National School Lunch Program experience.
Member of ASFSA, WSFSA.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
KNOWLEDGE OF
School board policies and procedures.
Basic mathematics and reading.
ABILITY TO
Continue professional growth.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail.
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications in English.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality requirements.
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Function in a calm, efficient, courteous and professional manner.
Establish and maintain a positive, tactful, cooperative and effective working relationship with children and others.
Accurately and rapidly make correct change and record types of lunches and milk served.
Interact positively with a wide range of temperaments and personalities.
Maneuver self, carts and food/supplies within a constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts.
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands include frequent standing and walking, bending, repetitive hand use, lifting up to 40 pounds routinely and occasionally up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 400 pounds, driving, hearing, speaking, writing and keyboarding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may occur in low temperature environments such as walk‑in refrigerators or freezers, or with food that is frozen or very hot. Exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals may occur.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work schedules are varied according to the available meal times of the building and may change according to building needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to Kitchen Manager and Director of Nutrition Services.
REPRESENTATION
Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948.
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Level A in the Nutrition Services Department on the PSE Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
EEO STATEMENT
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.
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