Kitchen Assistant - Driver

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at High School South. The role includes serving students during breakfast, food preparation, and dishwashing duties while ensuring food quality and safety. Candidates preferred with experience in school kitchens and ServSafe certification. The position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting and handling food and kitchen equipment. The job hours are 38.75 per week during the school year, starting in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school kitchen or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving students for breakfast: greet students, serve food items, assist with menu questions.
• Food preparation at High School South.
• Dishwashing: washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Experience working in a school kitchen or cafeteria

ServSafe certification

Job description

High School South

Position

Kitchen Assistant (Posting #4005)

Posting Dates

May 12, 2026 – Until Filled

Reporting

Reports to: Food Director

Start Date

August 2026

Hours

38.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, School Year/Part Time)

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school kitchen or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe certified preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Serving Students for Breakfast at South High School: greet students and staff in a friendly and courteous manner; serve food items according to portion sizes and dietary restrictions; assist students with meal selections and answer any questions about menu items.
• Food Preparation at High School South.
• Dishwashing: washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, carts and utensils; ensure all dishes are properly cleaned and stored for future use at High School South.
• Other: Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 lbs; must be approved by the Transportation to drive a company vehicle; must obtain a chauffeur's license if driving the box truck.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally; must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Grasping: applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: conveying details or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and in person reliable attendance.