How To Apply: Please visit www.pps.net/jobs

Pay: $19.47/hour - 170 Day Work year (August - June when school is in session for students following the district calendar)

Benefits:

Effective the 2024-2025 school year Nutrition Assistant Rovers will be eligible for part-time medical and pharmacy benefits.
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

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

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.

About the role

This posting is for part-time Roving Assistants who work on days when school is in session for students, Monday to Friday. This position requires the ability to report to all locations within the Portland Public Schools District (City of Portland), so flexibility is essential.

Assistant Rovers receive continued assignments throughout the school year, working up to 5 hours per day.
Assignments are made via phone call between 6:00AM - 6:30AM.
Shifts vary and are typically from 2 to 5 hours daily, scheduled between 7:30AM and 2:30PM.
Additional optional summer work options are available (not guaranteed).

As a Nutrition Assistant you are committed to serving delicious, nutrient-rich meals that support lifelong wellness for students in our community. You thrive in food preparation activities and are inspired to provide exceptional customer service. You are a team player who supports teammates in different kitchens across Portland. Above all you enjoy knowing that your assignments will be varied and no two days will be the same.

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

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Compensation details: 19.47 Hourly Wage

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