Food Service - Kitchen Assistant

THIS IS A CONTINUING POSITION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. 

Note: This position is open to qualified CERSD employees from May 27 - June 2nd, 2026. Applications submitted from outside the district will not be consideres until June 3rd, 2026. Screening of applicaiton swill be reviewed as submitted and interviews will be schedule to selected qualified applications. The position is open until filled. 

*Benefit and pay information is at the bottom of the posting. 

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor

Job Description:

The job of “Kitchen Assistant” is done for the purpose/s of, under the supervision of the Food Service Manager. The position requires a customer-focused, team-oriented, hospitable person who will:

• prepare and distribute food service items for consumption by students and school personnel
• maintain inventories of food service items
• maintain records in accordance with USDA and OSPI guidelines
• maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition

Requirement:  Food Handler Permit required within 14 days of employment.  (Visit Kittitas County Public Health Department website for information.  https://co.kittitas.wa.us/health/services/food.aspx#foodpermit)

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares, portions, and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
• Wash dishes, cleans utensils and food surface areas, equipment and cold and dry storage for the purpose of maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary conditions
• Student, staff, and visitor focused; hospitable and welcoming to users of the services provided by the department. Possess a strong commitment to customer service
• Prepares equipment and service area with adequate supplies for the purpose of ensuring uninterrupted service during meal periods
• Ability to quickly and accurately inspect trays students carry to ascertain reimbursability of the meal served, in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Ability to quickly learn new job functions for new products and menu items as directed.
• Ability to safely move freight items as directed.
• Inspect received items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for service and security of items
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Be able to carry up to 50 lbs
• Daily checking of email and other forms of communication deemed necessary by Food Service Supervisor
• Perform other related duties as may be requested by the Food Service Supervisor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience regarding food preparation techniques, Food Safety principles, safety procedures and food service equipment use.
• Knowledgeable of USDA guidelines and updated food guide pyramid
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, consensus building atmosphere
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively and directly with all members of the staff (Director and peers)
• Maintain working relationships with other employees and students using tact, courtesy and good judgment
• Skills to operate office equipment including use of computer applications

 Terms of Employment/Benefits:

• Contract: 191 contract
• Affiliation: PSE Classified
• Sick time/Personal Days: up to 12 sick days per year and up to 3 personal days per year
• Union Hourly rate enhancement: credit for college degrees or certifications per PSE contract
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB*
• Retirement: Two plan choice available with DRS, Plan 2 and 3.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 11 paid holidays each year. 
• Maximum wage is based off of 25 years of district experience.
• Schedule: 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
• A post offer physical is required by our ESD105 Workers Co-Op.
• The current range is based on the 25-26 wage schedule. Once we know the approved 26-27 wage schedule, the posting will be updated. 

Start Date

August 31, 2026

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job.  This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Cle Elum-Roslyn 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, 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 employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.

*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits. 

Salary : $21 - $24