School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time (Immediate Start)

Silver Lake Elementary School; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools - Silver Lake Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Cook's Assistant for 4.0 hours per day during the school year. This role supports food service operations, assists with meal preparation, inventory, and customer service in a school setting.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a positive, customer-friendly attitude, and basic sanitation competencies.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Pleasant, cheerful attitude toward customers and staff.
• Ability to maintain proper sanitation practices.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Physical capabilities to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets menus and recipes.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment (mixers, ranges, ovens, etc.).
• Assists in preparation and cooking of food.
• Maintains production records and inventory when needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and facilities.
• Sets up food lines and serves food.
• Handles stock and stores supplies properly.
• Performs cashiering duties on POS if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-friendly attitude

Sanitation practices

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

High School graduate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools - Silver Lake Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Cook's Assistant for 4.0 hours per day during the school year. This role supports food service operations, assists with meal preparation, inventory, and customer service in a school setting.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a positive, customer-friendly attitude, and basic sanitation competencies.