Middle School Food Service Assistant — Lunch Ops (PM)

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a Food Service 1 at Linden Grove Middle School for the 8:30-1:30pm shift. The role involves daily kitchen operations, serving students, and kitchen clean up.

The position offers $16.98 per hour and requires a high school diploma, good attendance, and basic food safety knowledge. Prior cooking or food service experience is desirable, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

This is a part-time, school-based opportunity with equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent attendance and reliability essential.
• Good personal hygiene and friendly, courteous manner.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to follow written recipes and instructions.
• Food safety knowledge; prior cooking experience preferred.
• No misdemeanors or felonies in past 5 years.
• Previous food service, cashiering or cooking experience desirable.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily kitchen duties, serve students, and perform clean-up.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety practices.
• Support cafeteria operations and student meal service.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Reliable

Friendly courteous

Reading basic math

Lift up to 50 pounds

Follow written instructions

Food safety knowledge

No misdemeanors or felonies

Food service/cashier experience

Cooking experience desirable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a Food Service 1 at Linden Grove Middle School for the 8:30-1:30pm shift. The role involves daily kitchen operations, serving students, and kitchen clean up.

The position offers $16.98 per hour and requires a high school diploma, good attendance, and basic food safety knowledge. Prior cooking or food service experience is desirable, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

This is a part-time, school-based opportunity with equal employment opportunity.