Position Type:
Non-Certified Student Support Services/Food Services
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Food Service
District:
Lamphere Schools
Lamphere Schools is contracting the services of Edustaff for food service staff.
Position: 10.5-Month School-Year Position (Contracted through EduStaff)
Location: LHS
Work schedule: 6.5 hours/day โข Monday-Friday โข 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $17.84/hour
Reports To: FS Procurement & Banquet Coordinator, LHS Kitchen Manager, Director of Food & Nutrition Services.
Position Summary
Lamphere Schools is seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Food Service Stock Assistant & Kitchen Helper to support daily kitchen operations. This position assists with receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, preparing and serving meals, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen while providing excellent customer service to students and staff.
Minimus Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- ServSafe certification required or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to pass a required physical examination.
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
- Basic computer, point-of-sale (POS), and cash handling skills.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of a commercial kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties
- Receive, inspect, and organize food and supply deliveries.
- Maintain inventory and rotate stock using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
- Assist with preparing district orders and delivering supplies as needed.
- Assist with food preparation, meal service, and cashiering.
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and assist with cash handling.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work areas, and serving lines.
- Label, date, and properly store food items.
- Follow USDA, MDE, HACCP, and district food safety procedures.
- Assist with other food service duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently bend, reach, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Position Highlights
- 10.5-month school-year position.
- Monday-Friday schedule.
- No evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- Work follows the Lamphere Schools calendar.
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on students every day.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
This position is contracted through EduStaff. Employment, payroll, and eligibility for any available benefits are administered by EduStaff.
Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
Qualified Applicant Procedure:
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.