Substitute Food Service Cook- Aide

Genesee Education Consultant Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesee Education Consultant Services seeks a Substitute Food Service Cook-Aide for 4 hours per day in the 2026-27 school year. The role requires availability on weekdays 8:45 am to 1:30 pm at the Fenton location.

Responsibilities include assisting the manager, maintaining sanitation standards, following recipes, and assisting with meal service for students and staff. Must lift up to 50 lbs and work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and positive attitude for working with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to communicate cheerfully and positively with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Basic knowledge of dietary guidelines and meal patterns for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager in delivering a high quality, cost-effective food service program.
• Attend training classes and workshops.
• Adhere to sanitation standards for personnel, food prep and equipment.
• Follow standardized recipes and service methods for meals.
• Maintain records and forms as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures for personnel and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Cheerful communication

Confidentiality

Safety and sanitation

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Electronic POS system

Job description

EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE: Substitute Food Service Cook- Aide

AVAILABLE:

2026-27 School Year

LENGTH OF DAY: 4 hours per day as needed - must be available weekdays from 8:45 am -1:30 pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High School diploma.
• Ability to function as a positive, contributing team member.
• Ability to communicate in a cheerful and positive manner with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Has basic knowledge of dietary guidelines and meal pattern requirements for children.
• Displays interest in marketing and merchandising to create enthusiasm with the customer base.
• Ability to maintain required department records accurately.
• Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment and maintaining high standards of safety, sanitation and integrity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of electronic point of sale system

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Food Service Substitute will assist the Manager in providing a high quality, cost-effective food service programs for students and staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends relevant training classes and workshops.
• Adheres to defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation, food preparation, kitchen equipment, and the physical plant.
• Adheres to standards of safety for personnel and equipment.
• Participates in the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards.
• Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals.
• Participates in preparation and service of planned meals for special activities, recognizing the importance and the role special meal functions play as a public relations tool in the community.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility as a foodservice employee, follows work assignments, and maintains workstation efficiently.
• Keeps informed of current knowledge of district, departmental, state and federal regulations.
• Recognizes the chain of command, grievance procedures, and levels of job responsibilities.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

As directed by the administrator(s)

WAGES & BENEFITS:

$16.26/hour

select Fenton location.