Assistant Cook/Production & Utility (8 hours per day)

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,480,000 - 57,473,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools Food and Nutrition Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant Cook/Production and Utility (8 hours per day). The role reports to the Kitchen Manager and covers production, serving and cleanup, with possible lunch cashier duties.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and proper sanitation practices; training is provided if needed. This is a full-time, on-site role offering $17.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Food service production experience or the ability to learn.
• Willingness to be trained in all areas of food production.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with scholars and staff.
• Maintain professional appearance per Departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of production, serving and cleanup.
• May perform cashiering duties during lunch.
• Interact with scholars and staff in positive, cooperative ways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service production experience

Willingness to learn

Sanitation knowledge

Dependable attendance

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Assistant Cook/Production & Utility (8 hours per day)

Grand Rapids Public Schools Food and Nutrition Center - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Assistant Cook/Production & Utility (8 hours per day) Grand Rapids Public Schools Food and Nutrition Center - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5865842
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Assistant Cook/Production and Utility

Department: Food and Nutrition

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Personnel (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Supervisor of Food and Nutrition

JOB SUMMARY

The Production & Utility employee reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for the duties so assigned by the Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in all areas of production, serving and cleanup.
• May perform cashiering duties during lunch.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Food service production experience or the ability to learn.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness to be trained in all areas of food production.
• Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, proper sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Departmental Uniform and Personal Hygiene guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both scholars and staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Individual with limited English skills is encouraged to apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.43 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Careers , Careers
• Franklin Campus Administration Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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