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Central Kitchen Assistant

Seattle Public Schools

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2026

💰 $51,400/yr($42,700/yr – $51,400/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 25364

Department: Culinary Services

Job classification: Kitchen Assistant

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Food Services, Nutrition

Summary

This position's responsibility, under the direction of the Central Kitchen Lead or designee, is to assist in the preparation/distribution of nutritious and wholesome food items following District procedures and standards; may be required to substitute in school location on an emergency basis.

Examples of duties

Assists in the preparation, packaging and distribution of nutritious and wholesome food items that are of high quality, have eye appeal and meet cost parameters following standardized procedures and in accordance with established work schedules; follows recipes, production sheets, portioning standards; uses appropriate equipment.

Assists in cleaning, maintaining and troubleshooting kitchen equipment; troubleshoots equipment issues immediately to minimize and avoid downtime and/or repair; reports malfunctions immediately to supervisor.

Completes daily work activities in assigned food preparation areas, tray line or dispersion in time allocated under direction of Lead or designee.

May be assigned to work in school location when needed.

Complies with all food safety and sanitation procedures; understands HACCP procedures and assists in maintaining HACCP records.

Rotates and assists unit employees in food preparation, tray line and dispersion tasks; participates in on-the-job training to maintain the operation of the central kitchen.

Promotes SPS and Nutrition Services Department Vision, Mission and Goals

Participates in food safety and sanitation training yearly

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Works under general supervision of the Central Kitchen Lead or designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to shift tasks and priorities; required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; performs repetitive tasks; experience frequent interruptions; required to think logically and creatively; requires mental concentration; requires flexibility and adaptability; requires effective decision-making and problem solving; requires individual initiative and teamwork; required to communicate clearly with diverse audiences; required to operate commercial kitchen equipment; requires mechanical aptitude to master operation of complex equipment; required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds in accordance with established guidelines; required to assume positions, perform movements, and demonstrate stamina and exertions needed to prepare meals. May be exposed to general cleaning chemicals. May work in freezer and/or refrigeration units for extended periods of time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Food preparation techniques and procedures
Food Safety and Sanitation
Basic Math
Modern methods of food preparation, including recipe adjustment
Acceptable product standards, including quality and sanitation aspects
Basic math
Basic computer operation

Skill in:

Use English communication orally and in writing
Team work

Ability to:

Do simple mathematical calculations
Follow instructions and use fundamentals of food preparation techniques and procedures following approved safety and sanitation requirements
Learn Federal, State and Local requirements for the National School Lunch Programs
Operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment, including a mechanical aptitude for operating/adjusting complex equipment
Establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of employees
Work under supervision