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School Culinary Aide

SAGINAW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE
Saginaw, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027

JOB TITLE: Lunch Aide

DEPARTMENT/BUILDING: Cafeterias

REPORTS TO: CULINARY MANAGERS & DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Help with meal preparation and distribution, assist in the cleaning of kitchen and cafeteria, assist students to ensure a fun and safe atmosphere during mealtimes

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must have knowledge of food product compliance and food safety

Must have patience to work with children of all ages and developmental stages

Ability to work in a multicultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with preparing and serving meals

Operate point of sale system

Assist with kitchen and dining area cleaning duties

Assist with restocking food service lines between meals

Monitor and assist students during the meal time

Monitor and assist students during recess time

Develop safe and enjoyable activities to engage students during the meal time

Handle disciplinary issues that may arise in accordance with established protocol

Assemble students in an orderly manner to assist with efficiency as they move through the meal time routine

Closely monitor all activities during the meal time to assure good sportsmanship and safety

Attend professional development as required

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience working with school age children preferred

Food Preparation and sanitation experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

School cafeteria environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature or issues related to cleanliness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

The Director of Food Service will evaluate this position annually. The evaluation form is available in the Human Resources and Labor Relations Department.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.25 - $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17

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