Cook Assistant
Cook Assistant
Job # 1805-17
Closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Location |
# of Hours |
Work Year |
North Creek High School |
3.75 |
190 days a year |
Northshore Middle School |
3.00 |
190 days a year |
Timbercrest Middle School |
3.50 |
190 days a year |
Timbercrest Middle School |
3.00 |
190 days a year |
JOB SUMMARY
Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food Service, Building Administrator, Food Service Field Supervisor, and the Cook Manager. The Cook Assistant makes a “School Meal Pattern” lunch available to every school child; assists in preparing and serving nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program; and provides sanitary working conditions.
Salary: $17.51-$20.90 per hour, depending on experience (2021-2022 Food Service Salary Schedule; subject to change)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be neat, clean, alert, accurate, and have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff and students. Requires strong basic skills to accurately follow written instructions and utilize basic math calculations. Position requires stamina (standing long hours) and ability to consistently lift 30 pounds. Must be a good role model and enjoy working with children. Must have or obtain a Food Handler’s permit. Specific qualifications are as follows:
● Ability to assist in preparation and service of all menu items for Breakfast and Lunch which is appealing and attractive to students
● Learn and become proficient in the operation of large equipment such as: ovens, range, dishwasher, meat slicer, garbage disposal, steam-jacketed kettle, proofer, steamers, and mixer
● Be able to maintain a clean kitchen with sanitary working conditions
● Know and contribute to routine required by job service program and specific kitchen
● Perform all duties necessary to maintain a "School Meal Pattern" lunch
● Ability to communicate effective with administrators, co-workers, parents, students and others as needed
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (Internal Applicants)
1. Complete a paper Transfer Form, which may be obtained from the Human Resources Office for Northshore School District, or on our website (www.nsd.org – select “Employment,” then “Current Employees,” then “HR Forms;” click on the blue link on the right under “Can’t find the form your looking for? Check the Northshore School District Staff Toolbox for Inter HR Forms here;” you’ll need to sign in, then select “Transfer Request Form” – (You will need to print the Transfer Request form and fill it out). You may also submit a resume, cover letter, and other relevant materials.
2. Submit completed transfer form, specifying the position and job number for which you are applying, to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date.
3. Interviews and/or a written test may be required. The opportunity to take the written test will be given prior to the interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (External Applicants)
So that we can fully assess qualifications, we require all applicants to submit a complete application packet, including:
● Classified Application Form (Complete on-line at wwww.nsd.org) (Under Employment Preferences on the application, select Food Services and in the “Other” section, please indicate you school choice)
● Letter of Application addressing your ability to perform the job duties and meet the qualifications as listed above. The letter should provide specific examples of your work experience, accomplishments, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the work. (Upload and attach to application)
● Resume (Upload and attach to application)
● You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.
Incomplete applications are not considered. Applications must be completed by the end of the business day on the closing date to receive consideration.
All offers of employment are contingent upon: satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for an exemption prior to the first day of work; and approval by the Northshore School Board. New hires must complete a probationary period following their hire date.
Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources; Abel Ghirmai 425-408-7622 (Title IX, ADA, and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, (425) 408-6000.