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Substitute Kitchen Assistant

Walla Walla Public Schools
Walla Walla, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
PURPOSE STATEMENT

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position performs routine duties in the preparation and serving of food and assists in maintaining sanitary conditions of the school dining and kitchen facilities for breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Essential Functions

  • Assist in preparation of various food items according to production records, kitchen manager instructions, and food safety guidelines.
  • Assist in the panning and wrapping of prepared food.
  • Fill milk cooler and condiment containers; set up utensils, napkins, trays and other serving items before meal times.
  • Set up salad bars, serving tables and warming carts for serving meals to provide nutrition for educational achievement.
  • Serve meals and ala carte items to students and staff; serve appropriate quantities; present foods attractively; assist students in assembling meals on trays.
  • Assist in monitoring and recording food and kitchen equipment temperatures daily.
  • Clean and wipe down serving and meal areas between meal periods; refill containers and serving items.
  • Clean carts, tables and other food serving areas after meal periods; wash dishes, pots and pans; store equipment; sweep and mop floors; assist with laundry; empty garbage.
  • Clean refrigerator, freezers, kitchen equipment, dish area, storage areas, shelves and other areas; assist with freight.
  • Assist with closing the kitchen; turn off equipment and lights; ensure doors are closed and/or locked.
  • Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Nutrition Services Director and assigned kitchen manager.

MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Required to work with students and staff in a positive and service oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Must be able to perform tasks requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • State of Washington Food and Beverage Service Worker’s permit issued by a County Health Department.
  • Experience as a substitute nutrition services kitchen assistant or other related food service experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Accurate record keeping skills.
  • Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards and procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.

Licenses/Special Requirements

  • Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
  • Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

On call as needed

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Skills

The Walla Walla 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, gender 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 Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

mmeyer@wwps.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

bcasey@wwps.org

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