Food Service Kitchen Helper FS3 – 3 hours per day

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Waverly Community Schools is hiring a Food Service Kitchen Helper at the high school for three hours per day, starting immediately. The position is scheduled for student attendance days during the 2026–27 school year. The job announcement lists pay as $15.80 at the start and $17.03 starting in the fourth month, according to the salary schedule in the WESPA Master Agreement. The job description states that the food service floater is trained in all areas of food service operations. Under the direction of the Food Services Director, the employee may fill daily absences or vacancies and may assist with the department’s daily management and operations. Regular, punctual, in-person attendance is an essential function. The employee helps maintain a healthy, positive environment for students and staff; supports meal production and service; supervises students in the cafeteria, serving lines, and other assigned indoor or outdoor areas; and helps maintain clean and sanitary facilities. The employee also supports compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, assists with special dietary or other student and staff needs, and works cooperatively with team members and the school community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of the Federal School Lunch Program and local health department regulations.
Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to school buildings as assigned.
Willingness to obtain required food service program training, including allergy training.
Willingness to assume responsibility.
Knowledge of proper communication channels and health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Demonstrated respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Experience ordering and distributing stock.
Experience with record keeping and money handling.
Good phone, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Take and enforce steps needed to comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations for cafeteria staff and customers.
Supervise the production of meals served.
Help maintain a healthy, positive environment for students and staff.
Supervise students in the cafeteria and serving lines, and inside and outside while maintaining their safety.
Assist other team members and help in all areas as needed.
Wash dishes and tables and chairs, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
Serve customers in a pleasant and welcoming manner.
Help ensure that the needs of students and staff with special requirements are met.
Communicate clearly and pleasantly with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.