Float Cook Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Food Service Personnel
Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food and Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, and the Kitchen Manager. This is a 193-day contracted position assigned at various locations throughout the district for a minimum of 3.5 hours per day. The Float Cook Assistant may serve as a substitute for a Cook Assistant in any building as required.
The Float Cook Assistant is notified the day the position becomes available as to the location of the assignment and needs to be filled. The Float Cook Assistant makes a "School Meal Pattern" lunch available to every school child; assists in preparing and serving nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program; and provides sanitary working conditions.
Salary: $20.80- $25.33 Salary is based on the Food Service Salary Schedule; (salary will be updated according to the 2026-27 school year salary schedule once it has been approved). Salary placement is based on experience and longevity and will be determined by Human Resources.
Employment Qualifications:
Must be neat, clean, alert, accurate, and have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff and students. Requires strong basic skills to accurately follow written instructions and utilize basic math calculations. Position requires stamina (standing long hours) and ability to consistently lift 30 pounds. Must be a good role model and enjoy working with children. Must have or obtain a Food Handler's permit.
Specific qualifications are as follows:
- Ability to assist in preparation and service of all menu items for Breakfast and Lunch which is appealing and attractive to students
- Learn and become proficient in the operation of large equipment such as ovens, range, dishwasher, meat slicer, garbage disposal, steam-jacketed kettle, proofer, steamers, and mixer
- Be able to maintain a clean kitchen with sanitary working conditions
- Know and contribute to routine required by job service program and specific kitchen
- Perform all duties necessary to maintain a "School Meal Pattern" lunch
- Ability to communicate effective with administrators, co-workers, parents, students, and others as needed
Work Year: 193 days per year, 3.5 hours a day.
Benefits:
Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
Application Procedure (Internal Applicants):
You may also submit a resume, cover letter, and other relevant materials.
Application Procedure (External Applicants):
- Complete an online application.
- Attach a cover letter and resume.
- Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
- You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.
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