LMS Food Service Cook/Baker

Posting: 10-25/26

Job Title: LMS Food Service Cook/Baker

Open In District Only: 6/25/2025

Close: 7/2/2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY

The Hourly Rate range for the position is: Min.$17.84 - Max.$23.27. Salary placement will be at Step 1 of the Nine Mile Classified Public Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Nine Mile Falls School District www.9mile.org

Benefits: Each employee shall accumulate up to 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. (Example: An employee working 10 months will receive 10 days of sick leave.) A maximum of three (3) Annual Leave days 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.

Schedule: 8 hours per day on days where students eat meals. (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) pursuant to the 2025/2026 School Calendar when meals are served.

Work Location: Lakeside Middle School

Nature and Scope of Job: (1 or 2 sentence summary of position):

Responsible for forecasting/preparing food for Lakeside Middle School. Cooks and serves breakfast and lunch at Lakeside Middle School. Supervises student servers. Daily Production records.

Position Reports To: Rene Sellgren

Classification: Food Service 2

Primary Job Functions

• Preparing approximately 215 meals/day following USDA regulations.
• Sanitation/food safety/record keeping in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Cashier during breakfast, depositing money into meal accounts, proper cash handling and daily paperwork.
• Assist in stocking and cleaning of kitchen.
• Ensure adequate food and supply inventory for daily breakfast and lunch service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications (Traits, Education, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Read and write in English and calculate simple math.
• Current Washington State Food Handler Permit.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to supervise student workers in a positive manner.
• Able to work as a team member.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an institutional kitchen.
• Able to problem solve and make effective decisions using positive communication skills.
• Understanding of USDA requirements for National School Lunch and Breakfast program.

Equipment Used

Computer, Slicer, Mixer, Food Processor, Ovens, Steamer, Warmer, Dishwasher, Braising Pan, Steam Table.

Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, kneeling and bending
• Climate-controlled indoor environment with or without air-conditioning
• Heat and High Humidity
• Chemicals for cleaning, hot water and steam
• May be required to sit and stand for several hours at a time

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the RedRover online application so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

Upon Hire:

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions, please contact:

Angela Spencer

Human Resources Manager

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The Nine Mile Falls 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:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Jeff Baerwald

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

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Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Michelle Mace

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

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