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Start Your Online Application Now Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a Cook Assistant at West Elementary to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The Cook Assistant will assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of planned nutritional meals in a team environment and efficient manner. The Cook Assistant is responsible for providing each student and staff member the opportunity to receive a nutritious meal in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring. In accordance with the District Mission statement in an effort to continually improve Child Nutrition Department services.Enjoy a purposeful, active and rewarding career. Inspire and educate students on healthier food choices to improve their lifestyle habits for a better future. This position will work 179 days per year, 6 hours per day. The salary range for this position is $18.93 per hour - $21.43 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Required, hold or acquire Food Protection Manager''s Certification Earn School Nutrition Association Level 1 and maintain. Benefits: Paid Holidays Sick Leave Retirement plan with employer contribution Training reimbursement: Up to $100 per year to obtain and maintain Level I, II, or III food service certification. Must be able to complete ServSafe, attain Food Protection Manager''s certificate and SNA level training. Ample time is provided to attain certifications. $350 uniform allowance each school year Receive a free lunch each day Please submit your online application at www.isd423.org/employment , job #2439. Questions? Contact Lesli Mueller, Director of Child Nutrition at lesli.mueller@isd423.org Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above. Hutchinson Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online