Cook - Dinner

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium is seeking staff for student support services and food service at the high school level. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to perform basic math, and strong written communication.

Candidates should have or be willing to gain school food service experience and pass a background check. The position involves maintaining safety standards, assisting with meal prep, inventory, and coordination with the head cook and other staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a school food service program is preferred.
• Ability to work with numbers and perform basic math.
• Strong grammar and written communication skills.
• Willingness to attend relevant training classes/workshops.
• Good public relations skills and a positive attitude.
• Must able to pass a live scan criminal background check.
• Testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Oversee food preparation to meet production needs.
• Accept direction from supervisor.
• Keep records of employee hours, lunch counts, deposits, and production data.
• Coordinate ordering of groceries and maintain inventory.

Skills

Math

Written communication

Public relations

Teamwork

Background check readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Food Service
  
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina to successfully perform assigned responsibilities
• Experience in a school food service program
• Ability to work with numbers
• Must have good math, grammar and written communication skills
• Willing to attend relevant training classes and workshops in order to perform assigned duties
• Must have good public relations skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Successfully pass a live scan criminal background check
• Testing may be required

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and sanitation cleanliness in the kitchen area
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff
• Oversee the preparation of food to insure that production needs are met
• Accept direction from supervisor
• Keep records of employee hours, lunch counts, cash deposits and production records
• Coordinate ordering of groceries for menu needs and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies
• Coordinate with head cook, chef, or director on special menus and functions, verify that all supplies are received for special events
• Work with staff on decorating cafeteria, bulletin boards, morning announcements, etc., to promote student breakfast/lunch program
• Report any and all unsafe or hazardous conditions, injuries or faulty or inferior products immediately to supervisor or administration
• Present meals in a positive and attractive manner
• Cook, assemble and present meals for students
• Serve as a positive role model to all employees, students, parents and school staff
• Be well informed on current and future food service procedures, policies, and regulations
• Abide by all state and local health and safety regulations
• Must be able to work well with students and staff
• Perform any other duties as assigned by director or head cook

Postings current as of 9/17/2026 4:25:29 PM CST.