*Hourly Wage Range - $26.53/hr - $27.88/hr

Hours per Day - 7.0

Days per Year - 192 

**Shift - 7:00am - 2:30pm

CLASS SPECIFICATION

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

            A.      Job Title:                                     B.      Classification Level:

                     Food Service Worker IV                           DD (FSW - 4)

            C.      Reports to:                                   D.      Working Title:

                     Director of Student Nutrition                    Lead 1

II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT 

Under the general supervision of Food Services Director or Assistant Director, provides lead direction to employees in elementary school kitchens. Supervises the preparation, assembly, service, and meal accountability for the school. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all food service related tasks including ordering, POS system, communication with school principal, daily reports and inventory.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides daily direction to kitchen staff in the preparation of food products, line assembly, service, cleaning, sanitation, and safety.
2. Determines the quantities of food products to be ordered and prepares food to meet sufficient needs of students on a daily basis.
3. Prepares or ensures preparation of daily cash reports and revenue received, deposits and related administrative duties.
4. Maintains health, safety, and sanitation standards of the District.
5. Supervises the cleaning, proper use, and storage of kitchen equipment.
6. Ensures POS system and student account system maintenance.
7. Maintain open communication with building administrators, staff, and students.
8. Complete periodic physical inventory.
9. Train employees, review their work, and provide input for evaluations.
10. Performs other duties as required.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV.        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education and Experience 

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of successful food service work experience.

B. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to understand and use the POS system.
2. Ability to direct the food service program, staff, and other related tasks.
3. Ability to accurately completed required reports.
4. Ability to accurately follow verbal and written directions and work at a moderately fast pace.
5. Ability to effectively communicate with students, administrators and other school staff.
6. Knowledge of and the ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment.
7. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

C. Certification and Licenses 

1. Tacoma-PierceCountyFood Service Handlers Card
2. Successful completion of fingerprint and background check**

V.  DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS

1. Three (3) years of successful supervisory experience.
2. WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both in a food kitchen and lunchroom facilities. Exposure to extreme heat and cold, moderate noise levels, cleaning chemicals, and sharp blades, and industrial food service equipment. Ability to left 40 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds; standing for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and carry items requiring a moderate amount of physical effort are all required.

FLSA:                 Non-exempt                                       AFFILIATION:            ESPCP

JOB CLASS:        Food Service                                     WORK YEAR:            192

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154