Food service cook

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Food Service Cook - Transitions Center

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Category: Support Staff/Food Service
Date Posted: 10/16/2025
Location: Saginaw ISD Transitions Center

Category: Food Service Cook
Date Posted: 10/17/2025
Date Closing: Open until filled

TITLE OF POSITION: Food Service Cook
LOCATION: Transitions Center
DEPARTMENT: Education
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal of the Transitions Center
SALARY: Per USW CBA- $12.49

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : This position will assist with the food service program as directed by the appropriate supervisor.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to assist and take direction from the head cook with preparing food items for students
• Ability to follow written recipes independently and accurately
• Good hygiene and overall high standard of cleanliness
• Ability to set up designated areas for lunch service, including lunch line and dish area.
• Ability to use computerized cash register and make accurate change
• Ability to multitask (interact with students, monitor trays, and input data into computer at the same time)
• Ability to assist in general cleanup of the kitchen/cafeteria area including but not limited to washing and putting away all lunch dishes/pans/cooking utensils, cleaning floors, washing tables, keeping cooler/freezer clean and organized, etc.
• Ability to work with and assist in training students with disabilities
• Assist with putting away and rotating stock in the cooler, freezer, and storage room
• Maintain confidentiality with all information pertaining to students and families
• Ability to have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, staff members, and community members.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to pass ServeSafe certification exam (training will be provided upon hiring)
• Other duties as assigned by Principal, Assistant Principal or Head Cook

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Previous food service experience, experience working in a school setting is preferred
• Must be able to practice acceptable sanitation and safety rules and regulations demonstrated by the participation in an approved sanitation and safety course.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others and as a team member in a work team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will, as a final step in the employment process, be required to submit to a drug screen test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online at Under External Applicant, click “Start an application for employment. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box, under the "Activities for you" click "Start" or "Login". In addition to the online application, a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) letters of recommendation, and transcripts are required.

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: 10/17/2025

*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office*

"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 799-4733

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: or call 1-800-421-3481.
Saginaw Intermediate School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Office: (989) 799-4733 Fax: (989) 249-8756 Email: [email protected] Web:

Saginaw Intermediate School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.49 per hour

Work Location: In person