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Nutrition Services Unit Manager•McLoughlin Middle School
Pasco School District 1
Nutrition Services•Pasco, Washington This job is also posted in Pasco School District 1
Job Details
Job ID:
5763840
Application Deadline:
Jun 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Jun 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
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:
06/05/2026
Application Deadline/Close Date:
06/12/2026
POSITION:
Nutrition Services Helper•Unit Manager
LOCATION
McLoughlin Middle School
SCHEDULE
8.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday
180 day work year
SALARY:
$22.82•$23.28 per hour
AA Degree•$.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 Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance
Ability to perform as Person-in-Charge as outlined in the Washington Health Code, effective 5/2/05
Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles, and nutrition requirements
Ability to communicate and direct other personnel as assigned to maximize efficiency of the workforce and meet shift requirements
Ability to train others, share knowledge and make decisions
Ability to do orders including grocery, dairy, produce, bread and supplies
Ability to maintain and achieve control of following areas: waste, inventory and labor
Ability to work closely and amiably with staff and students
Must be punctual and demonstrate a good work attendance record
One year experience in quantity cooking
Vocational or technical training in institutional cooking may substitute for experience
Keep and maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Proven leadership and managerial skills to include ability to provide direction to others, ability to train others and share knowledge
Ability to work closely and amiable with staff and students
Must be punctual and demonstrate a good work attendance record
Must be available for equipment training and preparation to open new school
ServSafe Certified, completed a 10-hour food safety and sanitation class
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 and walk for prolonged periods, significant physical abilities include: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception and visual accommodation
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
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
Ability to cashier
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED:
(Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
Bilingual English/Spanish
Elementary or secondary level experience as Unit Manager
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Unit Manager will guide assigned personnel in food service operation in preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the direction of the Nutrition Services Supervisor. This person will be responsible for ordering the food and kitchen supplies necessary to meet the weekly menu, maintaining inventories of food service items and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meet health inspection requirements.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Cooperate and coordinate with building principal and building custodian
Estimate food preparation amounts to order sufficient dry and frozen food, produce, dairy, bread, and supplies to meet weekly menus
Coordinate with Supervisors in planning menus for special events as requested by school officials
Assist school staff in ordering and administering the after-school snack program
Prepare required monthly reports
Review and confirm timeclock of kitchen staff, validating hours worked and that the time segments are correctly accounted
Train Assistant Unit Manager in functions of the Unit Manager
Direct assigned personnel, student helpers, substitutes, and/or volunteers to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner
Maintain an accurate and sufficient level of inventory of food, condiments, and kitchen supplies
Prepare documentation, in an approved format, the daily operation of food preparation, serving quantities, substitutions and waste
Lead and participate in the daily cleaning of all areas of the kitchen and kitchen equipment
Attend monthly meetings and required trainings
Train and evaluate kitchen staff and substitutes as needed
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 and submit year-end reports
Prepare food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for 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 maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches
Report equipment malfunctions to maintain a safe working environment
Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items
Perform year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food and supplies for the following year, and submitting year-end reports
Prepare documentation for providing written support and/or conveying information Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
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