February 2, 2023

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

Brentwood Elementary

Cook II

3 Hours per day/10:00am – 1:00pm

Non-Continuing – through 6/16/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager. Within this general framework, specific duties will vary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare foods for meal service utilizing safe food handling practices and program procedures.
• Operates, cleans and maintains kitchen equipment safely as instructed.
• Collect cash and operate a computerized keyboard and computer.
• Count and balance cash and prepare deposits.
• Accurately completes production records.
• Ensures that customers are able to move through serving lines expeditiously.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment in the lunchroom area.
• Assists other employees in preparing for meal service and cleaning of kitchen area.
• Prepares serving lines/carts for service where necessary.
• Stores left-over food as directed.
• Serves meals to customers, assuring program standards are met.
• Cleans tables, carts and work area.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans and be able to safely operate and clean dishwasher.
• Effectively Fills in for Kitchen Manager as needed.
• Assist with other food and nutrition related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.
• Accurately use computer systems necessary to complete job duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively, positively and professionally with administration, staff and students in oral and written form.
• Maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a State Food Handler’s Permit.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess good mathematical skills.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic child nutrition guidelines and requirements.
• Must be able to serve food across serving area.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials and safe work practices.
• Must be able to read, write and do mathematics for keeping records and reports.
• Must have ability to get along with students, co-workers, and building staff.
• Must maintain continuing education credits to meet USDA professional standards.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A person working in this position will exert 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee frequently uses chemicals in the performance of this job. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.

The salary range for the position is: Min $16.12 - Max $18.68. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-pageMead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee’s scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions 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.

APPLICATION:

Any Mead School District Child Nutrition Service employee interested in this position needs to apply via the district website and login to Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading the required documents to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, February 17, 2023.

All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Stacey Vivit at the District Administration Building or email stacey.vivit@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, February 17, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010

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