Food Service Lead, Elementary

Food Service Lead, Central Elementary

Kenowa Hills Public Schools, Central Elementary - Walker, Michigan

• Job : 4872514
• Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

POSITION: Food Service Lead

LOCATION: Central Elementary School

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 1:45 pm (6.25 hours per day)

• Be a collaborative team member with a strong work ethic
• Must be positive, optimistic and a problem solver
• Experience working in an institutional kitchen setting with proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Follows operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and service
• Provides an environment conducive to protecting the health and well‑being of the school’s children through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards
• Demonstrated ability to interpret detailed written instructions such as schedules and recipes
• Has an interest and positive attitude in providing service to school‑age students and adult staff by using a caring approach
• Excellent attendance history is desired
• Strong computer skills are necessary in order to use of Point of Sale (POS) system
• Maintains integrity and accountability of the school nutrition program through compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Prepare and place food, milk and supply orders with District vendors
• Assist with the receiving and stocking of food deliveries
• Maintain a safe facility for performance of work
• Oversee the District Breakfast in the Classroom program
• Have a Serve‑Safe (or similar) certificate or obtain certification within 3 months of employment
• Complete 6-10 hours of annual continuing education/training, per Federal Regulations
• Other duties as assigned

This position is an in‑person role and requires regular, on‑site attendance at the assigned work location. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its programs, services, activities, or employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Director of Human Resources
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2325 Four Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone:

Part‑Time

$17.12 to $20.40 per hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Megan Johnson, Food Service Director
• Kenowa Hills High School
• Email:
  Me Johnson