Food Service Cook

Sylvania; Vicksburg (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicksburg Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Cook to join our morning kitchen team. The position runs 6:30am–1:30pm, Monday through Friday during the school year, totaling about 35 hours per week.

You will prepare and cook meals to menu and nutrition guidelines, help with prep, maintain safety and sanitation, and support serving to students and staff; ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be ServSafe certified; or obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must possess good decision-making skills.
• Must be flexible in work assignments.
• Must have experience in the preparation of school meals.
• Must have a commitment to working as a team to achieve goals.
• Must demonstrate sociability and warmth in attitude toward students, other employees, and the supervisor.
• Must have a moderate level of math skills and be able to operate computerized machines.
• Must pass background checks and comply with state and district requirements for working with students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines
• Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices are followed
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and serving spaces
• Support meal service and interact positively with students and staff
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed
• Follow all health department and school district regulations
• General kitchen tasks as assigned by the kitchen supervisor and food service director.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Teamwork

Math skills

Computerized machines operation

Decision making

Flexible schedule

Food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

Food Service Cook

Vicksburg Community Schools

2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Per VESPA Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to add to our food service team as a Cook. This position works 6:30am-1:30pm, Mon-Fri, student days only, approximately 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines
• Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices are followed
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and serving spaces
• Support meal service and interact positively with students and staff
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed
• Follow all health department and school district regulations
• General kitchen tasks as assigned by the kitchen supervisor and food service director.

*The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be ServSafe certified; or obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must possess good decision-making skills.
• Must be flexible in work assignments.
• Must have experience in the preparation of school meals.
• Must have a commitment to working as a team to achieve goals.
• Must demonstrate sociability and warmth in attitude toward students, other employees, and the supervisor.
• Must have a moderate level of math skills and be able to operate computerized machines.
• Must pass background checks and comply with state and district requirements for working with students.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move about the building and campus to assist students.
• May require and employee to lift and/or move heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
• May require an employee to stand for extended periods of time.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.