About this role
Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for 3- and 4-hour-per-day Nutrition Services Worker positions for the Nutrition Services Program. There may be multiple positions available. Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths, and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success. Nature of Work A Nutrition Services Worker performs food preparation, meal service, cashiering, dishwashing, stocking, cleaning, and related food service duties for the Bethel School District. The position works as part of the kitchen team to prepare and serve safe, high-quality school meals while creating a welcoming environment for students. Work includes preparing and serving meals that meet USDA, Oregon Department of Education, district, and Nutrition Services policies, procedures, and food safety standards. Employees work in all areas of food preparation, serving, cashiering, dishwashing, stocking, cleaning, and other kitchen work areas based on daily operational needs. Examples of Work These duties are illustrative only. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepares menu items using standardized recipes, production sheet, and established food safety procedures.
• Prepares, cuts, portions, and assembles ingredients for meal service
• Measures and portions food accurately to meet a meal pattern and serving requirement.
• Sets up serving lines and replenishes food stations, utensils, and supplies for meal service.
• Serves meals accurately, courteously, and efficiently while maintaining required portion sizes and food quality.
• Operates point-of-service equipment and completes recordkeeping as assigned.
• Stores, labels, dates, and rotates food and supplies using established food safety procedures.
• Receives and stocks food and supplies in designated storage areas, coolers, and freezers.
• Operates commercial food preparation, serving, and dishwashing equipment safely and properly.
• Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas, serving lines, equipment, storage areas, and other assigned kitchen spaces. Completes assigned production paperwork, meal counts, temperature logs, and other routine documentation accurately.
• Communicates respectfully and professionally with students, staff, coworkers, and supervisors.
Supervision Work is performed under the day-to-day coordination of the Nutrition Services coordinator and the general supervision of the Nutrition Services Director. Work is evaluated through observation of work quality, food safety and sanitation practices, customer service, teamwork, dependability, and adherence to department procedures. Selection Factors
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic food preparation, meal service, and sanitation practices.
• Applies food safety, sanitation, and safe work practices in a commercial kitchen.
• Follows oral and written instructions, standardized recipes, production sheets, and established work procedures
• Operates commercial food preparation, serving, point-of-service, and dishwashing equipment safely.
• Uses basic math to measure ingredients, portion food, complete meal counts, and perform point-of-service duties.
• Ability to organize work, adapt to changing priorities, and complete assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to frequently lift and carry food supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to frequently push and pull carts, racks, food containers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk independently for extended periods throughout the workday. (up to 6-8 hours per day)
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work safely in hot, cold, wet, and noisy commercial kitchen environments.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or the equivalent. Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of the requisite abilities. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience. Upon offer of employment, applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon Department of Education through a process authorized by the Bethel School District. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. Special Requirements Possession of an Oregon Food Handlers Card on the first day of work. For information regarding this position, please email Catherine Panfilio, Nutrition Services Director. To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd SchoolSpring. Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration. If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please complete the internal application through TalentEd School Spring by 4:00 p.m., on August 13, 2026. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities. The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at (541) 689-3280 for additional information or assistance.
POSITION AVAILABLE PLEASE POST IMMEDIATELY 4640 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402 l Phone: (541) 689-3280 l Fax: (541) 689-0719 l www.bethel.k12.or.us