Nutrition Services

• 1st Helper
• Rowena Chess Elementary
  Pasco School District 1
  Nutrition Services
• Pasco, Washington This job is also posted in Pasco School District 1
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5911110

Application Deadline:

Sep 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST

LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700

Open Date:

9/2/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date:

9/10/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION:

Nutrition Services

• 1st Helper
  

LOCATION

Rowena Chess Elementary

SCHEDULE

5.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday

180 day work year

SALARY:

$21.24

• $21.67 per hour
  AA Degree
• $.

50 per hour extra/

BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

(Qualifications which are essential to the position)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker's Card

Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, and use standard office equipment

Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles and nutritional requirements

Ability to lift and move 40 pounds

Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons

Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality

Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

(Qualifications that would be useful to the position)

Ability to cashier

Serv Safe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation class

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Assist in preparation, serving, storage and disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas and equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations

Prepare food and beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements

Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements

Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirements

Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking

Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements

Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items

May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches

May lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner

Report equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environment

Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items

Assist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food and supplies for the next year

Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, jenjohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.

Position Type:

Continuing

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required