Chehalis- Temp Food Service Helper District Wide Sub 202627

Chehalis School DistrictChehalis Food Services310 SW 16th StreetChehalis, WA 98532Part Time$19.79 - $26.08 per hourChehalis Food ServicesPosted 7/28/2026This posting is for a 3.0 hour Temporary Food Service Helper - District-wide Substitute position that will provide substitute coverage for absences District-wide. The anticipated schedule is 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The position ends June 11, 2027 or the last day of school.In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., August 3, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience. High school diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)The job of the Food Service Helper is to serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchenMaintains all food handling and storage in compliance with state health department guidelinesPrepares food according to a planned menu and determines if the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance before it is servedServes breakfast and/or lunches to students or sells ala carte itemsCleans cafeteria area, including the sanitation and wiping down of tables prior to storageAssists Lead Kitchen Helper as requestedReports immediately to the food service supervisors any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or on the cafeteria premisesReports to the food service supervisors any faulty or inferior quality food that is receivedAssist Lead Kitchen Helper in placing orders with the Food Service Supervisor for products needed to prepare for specific job functionsPerforms the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensilsIs responsible for taking cash, lunch cards, or entering student meal account pin numbers into point of sale systemCollects and verifies all moneys taken in during the day, fills out deposit, and locks money into bank bag to be picked up by courierValidates that each meal claimed for reimbursement qualifies as a reimbursable mealIs responsible for daily meal and cash report necessary for state reimbursementPerforms other food service related duties as assigned pursuant to the contractPerforms the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationCompletes work at assigned workstation(s)Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional mannerEducation Required: High school graduate or equivalentLicenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance, cost paid by employeeValid Food Handler's cardDemonstrated aptitude for successful performance of tasks listedAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to remain standing during entire shiftAbility to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 poundsSuch alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptablePrior job related experience paid or volunteer to perform basic tasks as listed, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard kitchen equipment, use English in verbal and written form to communicate effectively, problem solve. to stand for prolonged periods of time, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of situations; significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 35 lbs.: Food Service Supervisor/DirectorEmployee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Bargaining Agreement. See Article VII Hours of Work, Article VIII Holidays and Vacations, Article IX Leaves, Article XII Insurance and Retirement, Article XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Salaries and Employee Compensation, Schedule A.The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays, paid time off, and discounted Thorbeckes membership are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Bargaining Agreement.Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.orgAddress: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532