Cook Assistant

NORTHSHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Northshore School District in Bothell, WA is seeking a Cook Assistant at Northshore Middle School to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions and adhering to federal meal patterns.

The role involves working about 3 hours per day across 191 days per year. Starting date is To Be Determined. Pay is $20.80 to $25.33 per hour, with placement based on experience and the 2025-26 salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Assist in breakfast and lunch prep and service for students.
• Proficiently operate ovens, range, dishwasher, slicer, proofer, steamers, mixer.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and follow food safety standards.
• Follow School Meal Pattern procedures and program guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, co-workers, parents, and students.
• Must have or obtain a Food Handler permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for Breakfast and Lunch.
• Operate and maintain large kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen conditions and cleanliness.
• Follow required routines for the School Meal Pattern program.
• Communicate clearly with staff, students and families.

Skills

Food Handler permit

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Northshore School District 417 NORTHSHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps

Cook Assistant

This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417

Job Details

Job ID: 5942319
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Summary: Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food and NutritionServices Field Supervisor, and the Kitchen Manager. The 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 2025-2026 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: 191 days per year, 3 hours per day.

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.

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

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.

Position Type: Varies

Salary: $20.80 to $25.33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Northshore School District - Human Resources
• 3330 Monte Villa Parkway
• Bothell, Washington 98021
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]