Cook Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (SEBB)

State retirement package

Job summary

Northshore School District in Woodinville, WA seeks a Cook Assistant to support the Food Service team. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensure sanitary kitchen conditions, and contribute to a compliant School Meal Pattern.

The role requires stamina, ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and a Food Handler’s permit. Work year is 191 days with 3.75 hours per day, and SEBB health insurance plus retirement are provided for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff and students.
• Maintains stamina for standing long hours and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Must obtain or have a Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch items that appeal to students.
• Operate and become proficient with kitchen equipment (ovens, range, dishwasher, slicer, proofer, kettles, steamers, mixer).
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and adhere to School Meal Pattern requirements.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Food Handler Permit

Tools

Ovens

Range

Dishwasher

Meat slicer

Proofer

Steam-jacketed kettle

Steamer

Mixer

Job description

Northshore School District 417 TIMBERCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL - WOODINVILLE, Washington

Cook Assistant

This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417.

Job Details

Job ID: 5881316

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

Posted: Aug 11, 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 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, 3.75 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&DD 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

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]

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