School Food Services Kitchen Lead
For best consideration, apply by 5 pm on April 9, 2026.
Purpose of the Job
Under the supervision of the food service director or superintendent her/ his designee, perform skilled cooking duties and coordinate services to ensure high-quality standards of food production and service. Participate in meal preparation, food ordering, following USDA Federal regulations in compliance and understanding of the NSLP/SBP.
Essential Job Functions
- Follows and maintains define standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation, kitchen equipment, and the cafeteria unit.
- Follow health departments person in charge responsibilities to include food safety certification and health department food handlers card.
- Attends relevant training classes workshops and meetings as requested or required.
- Participate in the preparation and service of meals within an established production system.
- Follow standardized recipes in preparation, portioning service and food handling techniques
- Responsible for ordering food and supplies according to established procedures to maintain minimum stock levels subject to the approval of the supervisor.
- Inventory, order, receive, and account for foods supplies, delivered to schools.
- Follow established procedures that identify meals for USDA reimbursement.
- Open cans, apportions contents, and be responsible for the preparation of all menu items including scratch cooking.
- Ability to follow and maintain standardized recipes and documentation for verification of standardize recipes.
- Serve food in proper portions based on standardized recipes and federal regulations, follows establish procedures that identify meals for USDA reimbursement
- Washes dishes, all utensils. Utilizing handwashing and a commercial dishwasher.
- Effectively complete cashiering duties and point of sale meal counting services with accurate counting.
- Maintaining production records accurately documenting and crediting correct USDA meal pattern guidelines.
- Work with their food service Director or superintendent his/ her designee.
- Assist in planning menus and maintaining documentation.
- Maintain documentation for state audits to include, procedures, policies, production records, point of sale rosters, and reports to verify proper accountability of meal served.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the food service Director or superintendent or his/ her designee.
Qualifications
Education and experience
- High school graduate.
- Prior experience in school food service or commercial food service employment with a minimum of three(3) years.
Knowledge skills and abilities
- Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Skills to perform basic math calculations, communicate effectively, use standard office equipment including calculator and computers.
- Must maintain a food handlers permit.
- Must successfully complete Serv-Safe certificate program every five years
- Must attend in-service trainings, menu meetings and other meetings as required my management.
- Evidence of leadership abilities.
- Knowledge of Basic food handling techniques, safety work practices, and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment.
- Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and a self-starter.
- Ability to lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Demonstrated ability to plan for and prepare high-quality meals.
Benefits Summary
Employees maybe benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:
Insurance Benefits:
The following plans are provided through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB):
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- Long term disability
Retirement Benefits:
Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Paid Leave Benefits:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation/Personal Leave
- Holiday