Seattle Public Schools navigates food worker shortage as students return
As thousands of students and families prepare to head back to school this week, the largest school district in Washington state is working to fill vacancies.
It is not uncommon for school districts across the United States to face staff shortages for bus drivers, teachers, custodial and food worker staff. Seattle Public Schools (SPS), a district that serves 52,000 students, is no exception.
"The start of the school year is always a crazy time," said SPS Culinary Services Director Aaron Smith.
SPS's culinary services department needs to fill 67 vacancies to attain a full staff of 240, according to SPS media relations representative Tim Robinson. Open positions include lunchroom assistants, kitchen managers and central kitchen workers.
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