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JOB TITLE: GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) KITCHEN HELPER
WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: On-call as needed FLSA Status: Non-exempt SUMMARY: This position assists in the preparation and serving of food. Responsibilities include: serving food, assisting in cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and transport carts, assuming the responsibilities of the next higher position in their absence, and attending scheduled meetings/training. Essential functio ns of this position must be performed within the specified documented time.
CONTEXT AND WHO WE ARE: Highline Public Schools serves students and families in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state.
OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
In 2013, families, students, staff and community members across Highline came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for students. Our strategic plan is our equity plan and is guided by Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to guide our work, identifying four bold goals:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit h disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Food Handler's Permit, health certificate and all other certificates, licenses, endorsements and permits as required for this position by state and local authorities. All Nutrition Service workers are required to wear all appropriate safety protection devices when using equipment
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) KITCHEN HELPER
Highline Public Schools GS2KTHP Guest (Substitute) Kitchen Helper Page 2 of 3 Pre-employment, post hire physical assessment test Criminal background clearance All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities
KNOWLEDGE OF: Proper sanitation procedures High personal standards for the Nutrition Services program
ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Maintain good relationships with building staff and students Lift and carry weights in excess of 40 pounds Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of the essential functions Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Nutrition Services, Kitchen Satellite Lead or designee
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand/walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and fine manipulation. The employee frequently is required to use hands for pushing/pulling, squat, kneel, lif t/carry, and push/pull. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb stairs/ladder reach/lift overhead. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently lift/carry up to 20 pounds. The employee must occasiona lly lift/carry a maximum of 40 pounds. The employee is required to push/pull a maximum force of 10 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The employee may be exposed to extremes of temperatures in freezer and around cooking appliances, and sharp utensils used during food preparation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Updated Context and Disclosures sections, 2024.07.09 Revised Condition of Employment section, 2021.12.10 Updated Context and Mission statement, 2020.09.21 Revised the "Ability To" section as requested by the Director of Nutrition Services, 2016-01-25 Revised by Human Resources to correct minimum requirements, 2014.11.06 JOB DESCRIPTION: GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) KITCHEN HELPER
Highline Public Schools GS2KTHP Guest (Substitute) Kitchen Helper Page 3 of 3 Transferred to newest format by Human Resources, 2014.01.07 Created sub/temp 2013.09.30
Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably - discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained d og guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Director of Social Services, 206.631.3250, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166