Food Service Driver/Kitchen Helper

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
*In-District Only until 7/25/2026*
2026 - 2027
Elma Elementary School
Food Service Driver/Kitchen Helper

Date Posted: 07-20-2026

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• Food Service Driver: $25.74 - $29.57 per hour
• Kitchen Helper: $24.07 - $27.64
• Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

• Mon – Fri; 7 hours per day
• Food Service Driver: 1.5 hours/day
• Kitchen Helper: 5.5 hours/day

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, to load, deliver and unload prepared foods and hot carts to various sites according to a prearranged schedule. Also assisting the kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals to students.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Food handler card
• WSP/FBI Fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Have relevant experience/skills in driving a truck or van
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to work with a team and communicate with supervisor, administrator, staff, students, parents, and the community with tact and diplomacy
• Must be flexible and caring; have respect for others and a sense of humor. Will consciously model the values of trust and integrity while also being a positive role model for children
• Must be able to interact with children, staff, parents, and the community in a warm, confident manor
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be able to utilize basic math skills
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Examples of Duties:

• Pick up the food service truck at the Elma Transportation Building, and head to the high school
• Load and unload containers, hot carts, and utensils, and make proper distribution
• Drive a delivery truck to deliver prepared foods from production kitchen to middle school, elementary school, and Satsop school
• Pick up used food trays, hot carts, and paperwork and return them to the high school kitchen
• Assist in maintaining food, paper goods, and frozen food storage areas
• Assist with cleaning vehicle equipment
• Refuel food service truck as needed
• Maintain daily mileage and maintenance log sheets
• Report any malfunctions or problems to the Elma Transportation Department
• Assist in the preparation of meals, including measuring and mixing ingredients, peeling and cutting vegetables, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment
• Help with the distribution of meals to students, ensuring that each student receives the correct portion size
• Clean and maintain the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and wiping down surfaces
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures, including wearing appropriate clothing and using gloves when handling food
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, and valid Food Handler's Card.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu