Cook Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northshore School District in Kenmore, WA, is seeking a Cook Assistant to support the Food and Nutrition Services team. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring sanitary kitchen conditions, and following the School Meal Pattern for lunches.

Salary ranges from $20.80 to $25.33 per hour, with 193 days/year and 3.25 hours/day. A Food Handler's permit is required, and background checks are mandatory for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a Food Handler's permit.
• Ability to stand long hours and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Must be neat, clean, alert and a good role model for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of all menu items for Breakfast and Lunch.
• Maintain a clean kitchen with sanitary working conditions.
• Operate or become proficient in large kitchen equipment (ovens, range, dishwasher, mixer).

Skills

Stamina

Food Handler Permit

Communication

Lift 30 pounds

Job description

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This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417

Job Details

Job ID: 5878121

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary: Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food and Nutrition Services 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: 193 days per year,3.25 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

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: Part-Time

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]