School Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals for Students

Bay City School District; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay City School District is seeking a dependable Food Service General Cook for Handy Middle School. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for students, follow approved menus, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires attention to food safety, record-keeping, and teamwork in a fast-paced school setting. The position offers a starting wage of $16.51+ per hour, with opportunities to contribute to meal planning and catering for events.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
• Knowledge of dietary standards and record-keeping in school nutrition.
• Able to pass district cook assessment and ServSafe sanitation training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and serve meals including breakfast and lunch.
• Assist with daily cleaning of kitchen equipment for sanitation.
• Prepare food according to planned menu and tested recipes; ensure quality.
• Maintain storage and handling of leftovers per regulations.
• Provide production records and maintain sanitation standards in equipment and utensils.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies and manage inventories.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Sanitation Certification

General Cook Assessment Test

Job description

Bay City School District is seeking a dependable Food Service General Cook for Handy Middle School. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for students, follow approved menus, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires attention to food safety, record-keeping, and teamwork in a fast-paced school setting. The position offers a starting wage of $16.51+ per hour, with opportunities to contribute to meal planning and catering for events.