Float Cook Assistant

Northshore School District 417; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Washington state retirement package

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 in Bothell, WA seeks a Float Cook Assistant for 193 days per year, 3.5 hours daily, assigned to multiple buildings. Role includes preparing and serving nutritious meals, following School Meal Pattern, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

Requires ability to lift 30 pounds, stand for long periods, and possess a Food Handler permit. Salary ranges from $20.80 to $25.33 per hour with SEBB health insurance and retirement benefits; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must be neat, clean, alert, accurate and able to communicate with staff and students.
• Strong basic skills to follow written instructions and perform math calculations.
• Must have stamina to stand long hours and lift 30 pounds steadily.
• Food Handler’s permit or obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of breakfast and lunch for students.
• Operate and become proficient with kitchen equipment listed above.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.
• Support in ensuring a compliant School Meal Pattern for lunch.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, co-workers, parents and students as needed.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Food handling

Basic math

Tools

Ovens

Range

Dishwasher

Meat slicer

Kettle

Proofer

Steamers

Mixer

Job description

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Float Cook Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5864326
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 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. This is a 193-day contracted position assigned at various locations throughout the district for a minimum of3.5 hours per day. The Float Cook Assistnt may serve as a substitute for a Cook Assistant in any building as required. The Float Cook Assistantis notified the day the position becomes available as to the location of the assignment and needs to be filled. The Float 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 the2025-2026 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, 3.5 hours a 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]