Food Service-Cashier/Cook

Sylvania; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gull Lake Community Schools is hiring a Support Staff – Food Service Cashier/Cook for the middle school cafeteria. The role involves daily food preparation and operating the POS system to serve students.

Requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and cash register experience, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and follow safety procedures. Start ASAP, Monday–Friday 7:45am–1:30pm; salary $15.27/hour (Step 1).

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a cash register.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to twist, bend, stand for more than 20 minutes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and recipe conversions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for middle school students and operate the cashier.
• Enforce cafeteria rules.
• Wash dishes and clean tables.
• Stock inventory from deliveries.
• Complete production records.
• Read and follow written/verbal instructions and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork / independence

Reading instructions

Ability to work in cafeteria schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification or within 60 days

Job description

JOB POSTING

Support Staff – Food Service Cashier/Cook – Middle School

September 14, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Cook/Cashier will daily prepare food for middle school students and operate the POS system.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Experience operating a cash register
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds
4. Ability to twist, bend, stand in one place for more than twenty minutes
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and ability to compute recipe conversions, purchases vs. served and pan yields
6. ServSafe certified or able to be certified within 60 days of hire
7. Satisfactory school or previous employment/attendance records
8. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively—orally and in writing
9. Ability to work as a team member and also independently

Desirable Characteristics:

1. Working knowledge of food handling, preparation, standard kitchen equipment including commercial food slicer, food safety and sanitation
2. Experience working with school age children preferred
3. Friendly and flexible, willing to work with the demands of an high school cafeteria/kitchen schedule
4. Evidence of ability to learn procedures and operations
5. Positive leadership acumen.
6. Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community members

Duties:

1. Prepare food and operate cashier for middle school students
2. Enforce cafeteria rules
3. Wash dishes and clean tables
4. Stock inventory from deliveries
5. Complete production record
6. Ability to read and interpret written and verbal instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date & Hours: ASAP, Monday-Friday 7:45am-1:30pm

Salary: $15.27 per hour, Step 1

Questions: Deanne Austin, Assistant Human Resources, Ph: 269/548-3417, email: [e-mail]