Posting Timeline

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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

Posting Timeline: Applicants are reviewed regularly. The work year for this position starts in August and continues through June, with summers off, and follows the district calendar.

Schedule: 5 hours per day (school days only)

Location: Markham K-5 (temporarily @ Jackson MS) - 10625 SE 35th Ave

Pay: $19.47 / hour

The Nutrition Services Food Service Assistant is responsible for performing general customer service role as well assisting in the preparation of school meals.

What you will do

• Prepare nutritious, high quality meals for PPS students.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Cashiering and handling cash transactions with student customers.
• Ability to handle food in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintaining a sanitary environment at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

What you bring

• You’re able to work quickly and efficiently following verbal and written instructions
• You’re able to lift up to 50 lbs.; push or pull 70-100 lbs.; use a full range of motion at standard height work stations; able to work in uniform
• You’re able to receive directions in English over the phone and at the work site.
• You’re able to work with money and make changes while serving.

• You’ll maintain a current Multnomah County Food Handler's Certification (not required at time of hire but needed in order to begin work).
• You have basic computer skills and the ability to work with a computerized cash register.
• You’re willing to travel to all schools throughout the district

Preferably:

• You enjoy cooking and working with kids and students in grades Pre K to 12th grade.
• You have experience working with children, school staff, and Nutrition Services employees
• You have experience cooking in a commercial kitchen

What we offer

• Pay : $19.47/per hour
  • Employees are paid on a monthly basis, on the last business day of each month
  • The pay periods begin on the 16th and ends on the 15th of the following month
• Schedule: August to June (170 days per year) when school is in session for students following the district calendar.
• Benefits:
  • Starting October 1, 2024 after 60 days of employment, employee may elect part time medical, vision and dental insurance at the employee-only coverage level
  • Retirement benefits and promotional growth opportunities.
  • Free employee meal each shift
  • Pre-tax Trimet passes
  • You have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free counseling services financial services, will preparation kits, legal services and more
  • You are paid for on the job training
  • Accrued sick leave and other paid time off (PTO) based on days worked
    

All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.

Nutrition Services is committed to creating healthy school environments that support lifelong wellness for students by increasing healthy choices and limiting access to minimally nutritious snacks and beverages. Visit the Nutrition Services Department page to learn more.

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Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. To learn more about Portland Public Schools, please visit the District website: here