Kitchen Assistant

POSITION: Kitchen Assistant 

LOCATION: Brandon Middle School

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT:

The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,150 students from preschool through 5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 students at the middle school level and approximately 800 at the high school. Brandon is also home to the Summit Virtual School. This small, tight-knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 80-85% of its graduates to post-secondary schools each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the most recent top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food service preferred
• Pleasant, tactful and able to represent the District in a positive manner
• Able to follow directions, plan tasks, and work independently
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, students and District staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Kitchen Assistants will, as directed, perform duties in the following areas which are listed by way of example and are not to be considered all inclusive.

• Prepare food for serving - this includes by way of example fruits, salads and condiments
• Prepare the serving line
• Serve lunches, collect money and keep lines properly stocked
• Clean-up of kitchen, serving area, storerooms and lunchrooms as needed
• Check, rotate and put away stock
• The incumbent in this position will primarily work at the High School, but will be required to assist at other buildings as needed
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the director/designee

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESS:

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and point-of-sale systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle cash and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in school kitchen and cafeteria environments
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, as well as cleaning chemicals

REPORTS TO: Food Services Director

WORKDAY/WEEK: Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 12:30pm per school schedule

STARTING DATE: August 24, 2026

COMPENSATION: $15.09 per hour (Food Service Master Agreement)

POSTING DATE: May 7, 2026

POSTING DEADLINE: Internal: May 13, 2026
External: Until Filled 

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.