Substitute Food Service Associate 2026-2027

Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Title: Substitute Food Service Associate

Serving Lunch, Saving the Day

Nine Mile Falls School District is seeking Food Service Substitutes who want to help students, work with good people, and be part of a school day without signing up for a full-time schedule. A few hours in the kitchen can matter more than people think. Students count on lunch. Some count on a smile in the line, too. Around here, both are worth serving.

This work moves quickly. One minute you may be helping prep food. Then the lunch bell rings and suddenly it feels like the whole building remembered it was hungry at the same time. There are meals to serve, trays to manage, counters to wipe, and probably at least one mystery spill that deserves its own investigation. You help regular staff keep things moving, even when the pace gets a little saucy.

Our schools value substitutes who show up ready to help and willing to work hard. You do not need to be a professional chef. If you can jump in, care about students, and laugh with the team when the tater tots try to make a break for it, you will fit right in. Students may not always say much as they come through the line, but they notice kindness. They notice when people make school feel a little easier.

Step in, help feed students, and support a great kitchen team. The pace is real. The work matters. The tater tots will keep everyone humble.

Salary: Current Washington State Minimum Wage

Benefits: As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.9mile.org/page/policy-and-procedures

Limited Defined Employees will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who work 630 hours in a school year will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employeesPositions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Work Location: Nine Mile Falls School District

Nature and Scope of Job:
May be responsible for serving breakfast and lunch, supervising student servers, cashier, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, production record keeping, and safe food handling practices.

Position Reports To: Food Service Director / Superintendent

Classification: Substitute Food Service Associate

Work Day: Monday – Friday; Hours Vary

Begin: 2026-2027 School Year

Primary Job Functions

• Preparing and or serving meals
• Sanitation/food safety/record keeping in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Cashier during meals, depositing money into meal accounts, proper cash handling, and daily paperwork.
• Assist in stocking and cleaning of kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic math used in food service operations.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card, or ability to obtain one before beginning work.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to work cooperatively with food service staff and follow kitchen procedures.
• Ability to support student workers in a positive and respectful manner.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to help where needed in a busy school kitchen.

Desired Qualification

• High School Diploma, High School Transcript or equivalent.
• Experience in an institutional kitchen.
• Able to problem solve and make effective decisions using positive communication skills.
• Understanding of USDA requirements for the National School Lunch and Breakfast program.

Equipment Used
Computer, Slicer, Mixer, Food Processor, Ovens, Steamer, Warmer, Dishwasher, Braising Pan, Steam Table, Knives and other institutional kitchen equipment.

Environmental Demands:
Heat and High Humidity, Steam and Hot Water, Hard Floor, Prolonged Standing, Cleaning Supplies, Odors, and Noise.

APPLICATION STEPS
Submit a complete application through RedRover.

Upon Hire:
If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:
Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist
(509) 340-4302

The Nine Mile Falls 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
MMace@9mile.org