Culinary Aide (ALL SCHOOLS) - SEIU Local 1

Position Type:
Support Staff/Food Service

Date Posted:
2/2/2026

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
2025-26 School Year

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Saginaw Public Schools
GENERAL SUMMARY: Prepare and serve meals to district staff and students


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, food safety, food cost and tray cost

Must have experience with Point of Sale System

Ability to work in a multi-cultural, 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:

Prepare entrees in accordance with established recipes and menu

Portion and serve dishes

Operate point of sale system and complete cashier duties

Perform general kitchen duties as assigned

Assist with maintaining food production, inventory, and temperature records

Fill in when Cafeteria Lead is absent

Must participate in training as given by managerial staff

Make sure that all food handling techniques are followed

Assist with cleaning equipment and kitchen area

Establish good rapport with building staff and students

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent

Money handling experience preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be ServSafe Certified

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

Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.