Tonasket School District
Position Opening: Food Service Clerk - 5.5 Hour per Day
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Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!
The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.
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Our Mission and Culture
Focused on learning and linking learning to life.
Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.
The Tonasket School District is currently looking to fill a Food Service Clerk Position starting the 2024/25 school year.
The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out-of-district applications for:
FOOD SERVICE CLERK
- 5.5 Hours per Day – School Year
APPLICATION PERIOD:
In-district requests close April 4, 2024
Open until filled for out-of-district applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS (IN-DISTRICT):
To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.
APPLICATION PROCESS (OUT-OF-DISTRICT):
To apply for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district’s website at: http://www.tonasket.wednet.edu. Instructions for completing the online application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Food Service Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Food Services
REPORTS TO: Head Cook
WORK DAYS: Monday - Friday, 5.5 Hours per Day
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for serving with the Head Cook during lunchtime. Duties may include supervising the student servers, filling the steam table and salad bar with menu items. Helping wipe down surfaces, filling the milk cooler, and emptying trash cans under the direction of the elementary cook.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serving meals using the correct portioning, meeting USDA minimum standards, and ensuring the food is at the correct temperatures. Store leftovers following safe food handling procedures.
Work under the direction of head cook or other designated supervisor and follow work schedule to complete assigned tasks in a fast efficient, manner to meet productions, delivery, and service of meals.
Clean kitchen and commons after preparation and serving meals. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and storing excess food properly.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
May also be trained and if required: collect money and meal tickets during lunch, and issue lunch tickets as needed, keeping an accurate tally of meals served and cash collected.
May also be trained and if required: prepare daily reports and bank deposits following established procedures.
May also be trained and if required: complete other records accurately as required, including timesheets and absent sheets.
May also be trained and if required: reconcile sales to cash collected on a daily basis; report any variance greater than $1.00.
Attend in-service and or safety meetings as required.
Able to increase or decrease recipes depending on amount needed.
Able to work early release days.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Current Food Handler's card is required.
Ability to read, write, and understand English clearly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written or oral form.
Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district.
Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
Be professional in action and appearance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to relate to students and adults, and flexibility.
Ability to work with a variety of people and students in a positive, supportive manner.
Ability to make rapid arithmetic calculations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Participate in in-service training programs.
Must relate well with fellow employees, students, staff, and community members.
Must be clean and well groomed, have a positive attitude, and a willingness to work.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
Stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to drive the Food Service vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
EVALUATION
A performance evaluation is completed once per year or more often as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hours may vary according to need. Normal working year, student attendance days.
MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.
Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.
Tonasket 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: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161, billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]
El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guÃa entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Coordinador del TÃtulo IX, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161; billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; y Coordinadora 504, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]