7.0 Hr./Day Food Service Assistant, Districtwide

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources-Job Posting

Position Opening Announcement: Food Service Assistant

7.0 Hr/Day Position

Districtwide/Based at Salish Coast Elementary

2026-27 School Year

Posting Date: July 6, 2026 Posting No. 2026-38

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Food Service Assistant perform a variety of duties in the serving of food and in maintaining sanitary conditions of dining and kitchen facilities. This position is subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, SEIU Local 925.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare fruits and vegetables for up to 500 students.
• Serve a scratch cooked reimbursable meal to students and staff.
• Understand and help prepare and organize meals for students with food allergies and different food
• Complete food service tasks in a quick and efficient manner.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishes, ability to use commercial dishwashers.
• Deliver meals to students and staff in their classrooms.
• Assist other employees in basic food preparation tasks.
• Set up and prepare serving areas.
• Ability to operate an automated computer meal system.
• Ability to handle money and make accurate bank deposits daily.
• Ability to reconcile cash at the end of shift.
• Specific jobs as assigned by the Food Service Director.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated basic performance skills in quantity food service. Have basic knowledge in the area of child nutrition. Able to read and follow instructions. Knowledge of cooking for large groups of people. Experience with fruit, veggie and meal prep is important. Should be free of any physical impairment that would prevent functioning on the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good health, both mental and physical.
• Possess the physical capabilities to perform the job; including lifting of supplies in excess of 40 pounds and maneuvering equipment loaded with food or supplies. Ability to stand on your feet for at least five hours. Ability to walk and deliver meals over a large area.
• Ability to work fast and complete tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and think quickly on your feet.
• Ability to apply child nutrition guidelines and requirements, including portion control.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all district employees.
• Neat in appearance and appropriately attired at all times.
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Required to have a current Washington State Food Handler''s permit.
• Required to have a valid driver''s license and may be required to drive a food delivery truck.
• Ability to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow district policies.
• Reliable Attendance is essential.

DUTIES:

• Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Deliver meals to students and teachers around the school.
• Help prepare meals with other food service staff.
• Follow within the Child Nutrition Program guidelines.
• Set up service areas for ease in serving students.
• Monitor and maintain proper portion controls.
• Maintain food and equipment to meet state and local health department requirements.
• Clean and prepare equipment for the next service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

Salary Range: 2026-27 Salary Range: $22.50 - $27.95 per hour, depends on school district or comparable experience, and in accordance with the SEIU Bargaining Agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available online at http://www.ptschools.org/employment.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

• Completed Port Townsend School District application form
• Letter of application stating specific qualifications for this position
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors

For application questions contact:

Kate Santerre, Administrative Assistant or

Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA 98368

360 680-5755

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5756. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5762.

NOTE: New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check. There will be a $50.00 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer