Food Service Worker I

An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring a Food Service Worker I to join our Food Service team beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Please apply by July 30th, 2025 for best consideration.

Interview Process: Applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline provided above. If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews at a date to be determined.

Schedule: 6.5 hours per day; M-F; 190 days per year (inclusive of 10 paid holidays)

Location: Oakland Bay Junior High

Salary: $19.98 - $22.82 per hour, depending on experience. The listed salary range is based on the 2025-2026 school year and will be updated once 2026-2027 salaries are finalized.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits:

12 sick leave days; 10 paid holidays; 6 personal leave days (to be deducted from sick leave); 5 bereavement leave days; health insurance through the School Employees' Benefit Board including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employee and eligible dependents; State retirement through the Department of Retirement Systems; other fringe benefits as allowed under under School Board Policies and Procedures and the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, this position performs routine work in setting-up, preparing and serving food, and clean-up activities while maintaining sanitary conditions.

Requirements:

• Possession of a current State of Washington Department of Health Food Handler's Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Prior school food service experience preferred (not required).
• Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
• Ability to transport food containers (with assistance) weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement new strategies and techniques.
• Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff.
• Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
• Ability and willingness to apply policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations accurately.
• Ability and willingness to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast paced environment with competing demands through organization, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse students, staff, and families.
• Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and serves meals, helps unload van, keeps appropriate food either hot or cold, and sets up serving lines.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and the areas used for storage, food preparation, and serving.
• Stores and disposes of unused food and gets food ready for transport.
• Transports food containers of varying weights and sizes.
• Orders supplies and goods necessary for serving meals and provides inventories to main kitchen when appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Manages daily participation counts and amounts of food used.
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Develops and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.