Cook Assistant

Northshore School District 417; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through SEBB

Washington state retirement package

SEBB benefits

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL - BOTHELL, Washington is hiring a Cook Assistant to support the Food Service team. The role prepares and serves School Meal Pattern lunches and ensures sanitary working conditions in a school setting.

The position offers a 191-day work year, 3 hours per day, with a salary of $20.80–$25.33 per hour. Starting date is To Be Determined; salary will be based on experience and longevity.

Qualifications

• Must be neat, clean, alert and able to communicate with staff and students.
• Strong basic math and ability to follow written instructions.
• Must have stamina to stand long hours and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have or obtain a Food Handler's permit.
• Ability to assist in preparation and service of all menu items for Breakfast and Lunch which is appealing to students.
• Learn and become proficient in operation of large kitchen equipment (ovens, range, dishwasher, meat slicer, etc).
• Maintain a clean kitchen with sanitary working conditions.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students, and others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of breakfast and lunch items.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation standards.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and follow program requirements.
• Communicate with school administrators, staff, parents, and students as needed.
• Support in maintaining a School Meal Pattern lunch.

Skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Stamina

Lifts 30 pounds

Food Handler permit

Tools

Ovens

Range

Dishwasher

Meat slicer

Garbage disposal

Steam-jacketed kettle

Proofer

Steamers

Mixer

Job description

Cook Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919783
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 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. 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

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

• 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]