DescriptionTacoma Public SchoolsFirst Available Work Date: September 12, 2024
FTE: 0.8125
Hours per day: 6.5
Salary Level: FS/3A/2, $20.53
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 1:30pm
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Examples Of DutiesThis position assists the cook-manager in daily preparation of large food quantities and in providing food service; occasionally substitutes for the cook-manager.
E SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Assists the cook-manager in preparing items for the day’s menu and any other items as designated.
2. Provides service on the cafeteria line, vegetable, and salad preparation and clean up duties as assigned.
3. Follows good safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
OTHER JOB DUTIES 1. Perform related duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS Required to stand for prolonged periods of time; required to occasionally lift or carry heavy objects; required to be precise; required to work with kitchen machinery with moving parts; exposed to infectious diseases.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience High school diploma or equivalent with one year successful food service experience in a school district. Recent satisfactory experience in performing cashier and/or assistant cook/baker duties is required; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
Knowledge of accepted cooking and baking techniques and nutrition.
Ability to follow instructions and comply with district policies and regulations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic. Ability to accurately adjust recipes.
Ability to give instructions and supervise kitchen staff as necessary.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate as part of a team.
Licenses/Special Requirements Current Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s permit.
Supplemental InformationThis job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools 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 the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k2.wa.us
- Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k2.wa.us
- 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096, jherbol@tacoma.k2.wa.us
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
