Substitute Food Service Worker (2025-2026)

Substitute Food Service Worker (2025-2026) JobID: 1076

Position Type:

Substitute - Child Nutrition Services

Date Posted:

8/1/2025

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

09/03/2025

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PURPOSE: Assist in preparing and serving meals, clean up, and related food service duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid drivers' license/reliable transportation.
• Previous school experience in quantity cooking preferred.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lb).
• Ability to stoop and climb as necessary.
• Experience in handling money and operating a cash register.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
• Ability to operate computers and copiers.
• Possess current food handlers card.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Performance, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the preparation of, serving, transporting, and cleaning up after meals.
• Cashiers meals/snack bar.
• May be required to prepare food service receipts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2025-2026 Substitute Rate: $21.48

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete SafeSchools trainings and adhere to district infection control plan.
• WA State Food Worker Card (obtain through the WA State Department of Health)
• May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification

BENEFITS:

For on-call positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Some on-call positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at ... x4029 or x 4046 for more information.

Regular employees who are not in on-call positions and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Orting 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, marital status, 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 and their offices are located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360:

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator

Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources

..., ext. 4028

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Section 504 Coordinator

Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services

..., ext. 4027

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Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.