Substitute Cook Assistant

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

Job Summary: Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food Field Supervisor and the Kitchen Manager. Assists the cook manager in kitchen operation; makes a "School Meal Pattern" lunch available to every school child; assists in preparing and serving of nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program; provides sanitary working conditions.

Salary: $18.25 per hour. Salary is based on 2025-26 Non-Represented Salary Schedule.

Work Year: Hours and days vary (Generally, 2-3 hours per day, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)

Benefits: Substitutes become benefit eligible after subbing for 630 hours during the school year. Your coverage would go from the first of the month after reaching 630 hours through 8/31. After reaching 630 hours for two school years in a row, your coverage would be continuous for the following school year. Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

Application Procedure:

• Complete an online application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

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; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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