Café Associate – Waldon Middle School

Lakeorion; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools is seeking a part-time Cafe Associate for the Lake Orion Waldon Middle School cafeteria in Michigan. The role supports daily food service operations including loading orders, food prep, and serving meals within USDA guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma, reliable attendance, basic math and computer skills, and ability to operate kitchen equipment in an institutional setting. Serv Safe certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of Serv Safe Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must have excellent attendance record and reliable work behavior.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures in a school/institution setting.
• Experience with food service in school or institutional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submit food, beverage and supply orders to kitchen manager or cook in a timely manner.
• Inventory food and supplies to determine usage and needs.
• Check food shipments and verify invoices or delivery tickets.
• Prepare and heat food according to planned menus and serve portions per USDA guidelines.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in kitchen and serving areas.

Skills

Great attendance

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register / POS

Job description

Cafe Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921104
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Schedule: 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Physical ability to perform job duties
• Must have great attendance record
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge and ability to operate kitchen equipment in an institutional setting
• Basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures in a school, institution or commercial business
• Prefer previous experience in quantity food production in a school, institution or commercial business
• Prefer previous experience operating a cash register or point of sale system
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
• Must sign a Technology Agreement
• Must be available and able to perform job duties
• Must have an excellent work record

Description:

• Requires completion of a Serv Safe Certification within 90 days of hire
• Submits food, beverage and supply orders in a timely manner to the kitchen manager or cook
• Inventories food and supplies to determine product usage
• Checks food shipments, verifying invoices or delivery tickets.Stores food and supplies following the Oakland Co. Health Dept / USDA guidelines
• Heats food and prepares side dishes according to planned menus; tests food for quality in flavor and appearance prior to serving
• Serves proper food portions based on USDA guidelines for breakfast and lunch
• Records required temperatures of freezers, coolers, cold and hot food
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and serving area as set forth by SHA/MIOSHA and HACCP
• Collects and records daily account deposits and food orders using a computerized system and secures daily deposit.
• Communicates with students, parents and building staff with any changes or concerns pertaining to food service; promotes a positive work environment.
• Trains food service staff to efficiently learn other tasks in the kitchen
• Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, pots, pans, utensils and work areas
• Completes daily food production records, temperature logs and other reports as required by the Oakland Co. Health Dept. USDA and MDE
• Reports problems or accidents immediately to the manager or cook; building principal and the food service director
• Present and conducts his/herself in a professional manner, clean and neat in appearance
• Ensures strict confidentiality
• Secures the kitchen at the end of the day
• Attends professional development workshops or classes to keep current on food service trends and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director, kitchen manager, cook or building principal

Additional information and understanding of this position: While performing job duties, you may possibly work in very warm or cold temperatures, loud noise level; occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces, stand for long periods of time. Other physical requirements of the job are pushing and lifting heavy cases of food, bending and reaching.

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Monica Kaplan , Food Service DIrector
• CERC - Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]