Tonasket School District

Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!

The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.

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Focused on learning and linking learning to life.

Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.

The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out-of-district applications for:

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR/HEAD COOK

• 190 work days with 11 paid holidays, Monday - Friday, 8 Hours per Day: 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  
  

APPLICATION PERIOD:
In-district requests close March 6, 2025

Open until filled for out-of-district applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS (IN-DISTRICT):

To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.

APPLICATION PROCESS (OUT-OF-DISTRICT):

To apply for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district’s website at: http://www.tonasket.wednet.edu. Instructions for completing the online application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

Benefits

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· State Retirement

· Life Insurance

· Long-term Disability

· Vacation, sick, and personal leave

· Health Savings Plan (based on employee group)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Current Salary Range

Base

$26.92 to $33.53

DEPARTMENT: Food Services

UNION EXEMPT: Yes

REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Contracted Food Service Director (if applicable)

WORK DAYS: 190 work days with 11 paid holidays, Monday - Friday, 8 Hours per Day: 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the implementation and coordination of all food services to ensure high-quality standards of nutrition, food production, and service. Supervise food service employees within each kitchen. Perform cooking and administrative duties under the direction of the superintendent. To provide nutritional and attractive meals, including ala carte selections, to schools as specified.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparation of high-quality food items according to standardized recipes or instructions in a fast, efficient manner to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.

2. Serve meals or prepare for delivery at times, using correct portioning, meeting USDA minimum standards, and ensuring that food is at the correct temperatures and is attractive and tasty. Store leftovers following safe food handling procedures.

3. Supervise assistant cooks, clerks, and student workers, ensuring that each worker maintains proper safety and sanitation standards.

4. Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and storing excess food properly.

5. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. All food and supply items are to be stored and rotated correctly.

6. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.

7. Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as per local, state, and federal guidelines.

8. Order supplies and food needed for all kitchens. Assist in receiving, handling, and inventory of all food and supplies.

9. Maintain a Safety and Sanitation meeting. This should be done monthly to go over concerns and procedure problems. Follow correct procedures for safety and sanitation at all times.

10. Report needed maintenance and faulty equipment to Maintenance immediately.

11. Report all accidents in accordance with district policy and procedure.

12. Attend in-service and/or district safety meetings as required.

13. Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and Superintendent.

14. Performance evaluations must be done yearly or more often as needed for each
    food service staff member.

15. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

16. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

17. Work with district staff to ensure all needed applications and reporting are completed before deadlines.

18. Evaluate and ensure proper training for all assigned staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Food Handler's Card is required.

2. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to #50 pounds on a repetitive basis.

3. Ability to read and write English and perform simple arithmetic, including weights and measures. Ability to make rapid calculations.

4. Experience in quantity, food preparation, and institutional equipment use and care.

5. Willingness to make needed or recommended changes in the program.

6. Must relate well with fellow employees, students, and staff.

7. Must be clean and well groomed, have a positive attitude, and a willingness to work.

8. Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.

9. Stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time.

10. Ability to follow oral and written directions and adapt to changing situations.

11. Computer skills such as inter-office Email, Word, and Excel are recommended.

EVALUATION

A performance evaluation is completed once per year or more often as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours may vary according to need. During a normal working year, student attendance days plus time are assigned before and after school to open and close kitchens.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.

• Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.

Tonasket 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: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161, billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]

El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Coordinador del Título IX, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161; billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; y Coordinadora 504, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]