YCHS Assistant Cook

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools in Ypsilanti, MI, is seeking an Assistant Cook for the High School campus. The role runs 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with responsibilities to prepare high-quality meals according to recipes and guidelines, ensuring proper temperature and portioning.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, efficient production, and collaboration with the Food Service Director and staff to meet service schedules while maintaining cleanliness and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience or training.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and production schedules.
• Serve meals and ensure correct portioning and temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assist in ordering and receiving of food and supplies as required.
• Report equipment issues and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: YCS - YPSI Connected Community School - YC2S/ Food Service - Ass't Cook
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: High School Campus, Ypsilanti, MI

Assistant Cook - High School - 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

Job Title: Assistant Cook

Reports to: Food Service Director

Salary: $14.31/hour ($14.06/hour after 90-day probationary period)

Summary:

Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by management to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of high-quality food items according to standardized recipes or instructions in an efficient manner in order to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery at times, using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards and ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Taste all food items prepared.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from the area worked during service periods.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and storing or discarding excess food properly per safe food handling procedures
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. All food and supply items are to be stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, customers, administrators, and Managers.
• Perform a job safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and following correct procedures at all times.
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 4:11:41 AM CST.