POSITION PURPOSE:
 
The position of Assistant Kitchen is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and cleanup activities, under direct supervision.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
 
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
 
• Assist in preparation and serving of food; clean up dining and kitchen areas;
• Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking;
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and lunches;
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans;
• Clean tables and chairs and food service area;
• Replenish food and condiment containers;
• Store and dispose of unused food;
• May relieve or assist other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations;
• May lead work of students and part-time help;
• May collect money or tickets for meals;
• May set up and sell ala carte and Type A lunches;
• May complete daily and monthly records and reports;
• May transport food from central kitchen to satellite kitchen;
• Perform other related duties as required.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
 
• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Kitchen Manager.
 
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Safe food handling;
• Preparation and storage following Health Department Guidelines;
• General food preparation methods.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; 
• Ability to understand and carry out and written instructions; 
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public;
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
 
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
 
May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 

This is a general posting for one or more Kitchen Assistants positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

Nutrition Services salary classification A ($ 15.30 - $ 16.50 per hour), 5-20 hours per week, for up to a 179 day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that requires a membership or representation fee as an ongoing condition of continued employment after an individual is hired. A generous benefit package will be included according to Board policy.
 
NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue 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 designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, 425-456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, 425-456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org; Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Alexa Allman 425-456-4040 or allmana@bsd405.org. Address for all three: 12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98005.