Substitute Nutritional Services

Position Type

Classified Substitute/Nutrition Services

Date Posted

1/7/2025

Location

Nutrition Services

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• 2024-2025 School Year*
  
  

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule Substitutes subbing in PSE 1 positions will be paid at Step 1 of Schedule A appropriate for the position being subbed.

Benefits: This position will become eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance after working 630 hours in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off is offered in accordance with state law, one hour of sick leave is accrued for every 40 hours worked.

Job Summary

The job of "Nutritional Services Helper" is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures
• Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
• Ensures foods reach and maintain proper temperatures and are entered into log book for the purpose of meeting mandated food safety requirements and for the safety of our students and staff
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste
• Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order
• Reports any accidents or injuries immediately to the Nutritional Services Manager for the purpose of maintaining a safe work environment
• Serves one or more items of foods for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Bakes one or more items of baked goods for the purpose of providing food items to meet projected meal requirements
• Performs all other duties and participates in meetings and in-service offerings as required for the purpose of keeping abreast of current information in this field
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
  
  

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required:
• Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
• Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, and computer skills
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, and nutritional and safety requirements
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, supervise students, and work as a team member with students and co-workers. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation
• Education Required:
• High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Complete district administered achievement test to demonstrate abilities in the area of mathematics, spelling and pronunciation
• Other Specialized Requirements:
• Appropriate Food Handler Permit and Hepatitis A vaccines are required. A neat, clean personal appearance and appropriate attire is expected. Must have regular and consistent attendance
  
  

Other Functions

• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Responsible to

• Nutritional Services Supervisor / School Principal or Designee
  
  

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and 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 listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1800

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

Summary Helper Trait Analysis Report

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Nutritional Services Helper

Summary Of Physical Demands Ratings

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key

NP = Not Present - Does not exist

O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time

F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• STRENGTH:
• Standing 45%
  
  

Walking 45%

Sitting 10%

• Lifting C 50 lbs.
  
  

Carrying C 50 lbs.

Pushing C 50 lbs.

Pulling C 50 lbs.

• CLIMBING O
  
  

BALANCING C

• STOOPING F
  
  

KNEELING O

CROUCHING O

CRAWLING NP

• REACHING C
  
  

HANDLING C

FINGERING F

FEELING NP

• TALKING:
  
  

Ordinary C

Other C

HEARING

Conversations C

Other Sounds F

• SEEING
  
  

Acuity, Near C

Acuity, Far O

Depth Perception F

Accommodation F

Color Vision NP

Field of Vision O

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
  
  

(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)

• PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are sack of flour, case of soft drinks, trays, cart, hand truck, balancing is wet, slippery floors, stooping is low rack, oven, reaching/handling/fingering are dishes, spoons, food, cash, hearing normal conversation and other sounds, visual acuity serving, preparing food.
  
  

Summary Of Environmental Conditions Ratings

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating

NP = Not Present in the Job Environment

S = Seldom Involved - Under 5% of Work Day

O = Occasionally Involved - Up to 1/3 Time

F = Frequently Involved - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C = Constantly Involved - 2/3 or More Time.

• ENVIRONMENT:
  
  

Inside 80% Outside 20%

Comments Regarding "Inside/Outside work site location" = Primary activity of job performed inside

• EXTREME COLD O
  
  

Comments Regarding "Extreme Cold" = Walk-in freezer/coolers

• EXTREME HEAT F
  
  

Comments Regarding "Extreme Heat" = Stoves, ovens, fryers

• WET/HUMID C
  
  

Comments Regarding "Wet and/or Humid Conditions" = Washing dishes/pans/hands

• NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 80 decibels
  
  

VIBRATION O

Comments Regarding "Noise" = Mixers, pots and pans banging

Comments Regarding "Vibrations" = Mixers

• HAZARDS:
  
  

Mechanical O

Explosives NP

Electrical S

Radiant Energy O

Burns F

Other Hazard/s F

Comments Regarding "Mechanical Hazards" = Mixers, slicers, oven doors, knives

Comments Regarding "Electrical Hazards" = Electrical appliances

Comments Regarding "Radiant Energy Hazards" = Ovens

Comments Regarding "Burn Hazards" = Oven, steam tables, hot pans

Comments Regarding "Other Hazardous Conditions" = Wet surfaces (slipping)

• ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
  
  

Fumes F

Mists F

Odors O

Gases NP

Dusts O

Poor Ventilation O

Other Atmospheric Hazards NP

Comments Regarding "Fume Exposure" = Solvents, ovens

Comments Regarding "Odor Exposure" = Oven cleaners, bleach, cleaners

Comments Regarding "Dust Exposure" = Flour, pollen

Comments Regarding "Poor Ventilation Conditions" = A problem if window is closed or fan is off

• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Latex/mesh gloves, hair nets, back braces, aprons
• E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 (3) (4) 5 (6) (7)
  
  

Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.

• SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS: