Cook Assistant

ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Washington state retirement package

Job summary

Northshore School District's Arrowhead Elementary in Kenmore, WA invites applications for a Cook Assistant. The role supports food service for School Meal Pattern lunches under supervision, with emphasis on safe food handling and sanitary working conditions.

Position details include 3 hours per day across 193 school days per year, with pay between $20.80 and $25.33 per hour. SEBB health coverage and retirement benefits apply, contingent on background checks and district approval.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparation and service of all menu items for Breakfast and Lunch.
• Learn to operate large kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, co-workers, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve School Meal Pattern lunch timely and attractively.
• Operate and handle oven, range, dishwasher, slicer, steamers and mixer.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and sanitary according to policy.
• Support food service program requirements and procedures.

Skills

Kitchen sanitation

Equipment operation

Communication with staff

Tools

Ovens

Range

Dishwasher

Meat slicer

Steamer

Mixer

Job description

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:

• 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 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).

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

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 criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

Cook Assistant

Northshore School District 417 Arrowhead Elementary - Kenmore, Washington. Open in Google Maps

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.

Contact Information

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

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