Cook​/Baker

Posting # : RR-167330

Date:
April 29, 2026

POSITION:
Cook/Baker

LOCATION:

Nutrition

OPEN TO:
Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Closes May 5, 2026 or until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $17.21 to $22.26 (7 hours per day, 182 days per year) with benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave. The prior position must be similar in nature and written verification of employment from the previous employer must be submitted to Human Resources upon employment. Per Administrative Regulation No.

311.1.

NOTE:

This position begins the  school year. Cook/Bakers may be re-assigned to locations that will best serve the needs of the students and the school district.

APPLICATION:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will could include:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Copy of High School Diploma, or High School transcript, or GED Certificate, or degree from a higher education college/university is preferred.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent is preferred. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Bilingual preferred.

Cook/Bakers are not guaranteed a specific site. They may be assigned to locations that will best serve the needs of the students and the school district.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test.

This is a position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

Carson City School District

Job Description

Job Title:

Cook / Baker

Location:

School Site or District-wide

Reports To:

Cafeteria Manager or Designee

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Prepared By:
Associated Superintendent of Human Resources

Prepared Date: 04-01-2023

General

Job Description:

Under general supervision, to perform skilled, large quantity cooking and baking in the preparation of main dishes, vegetables, sauces, gravies, breads, desserts and other items; to serve food to students and staff; to maintain kitchen and serving areas in a clean and orderly condition; and to perform related work as required. Bilingual preferred.

Experience or training preferred:

Knowledge of:
Principles and methods of food services preparation, serving and storage; care and use of standard cafeteria appliances and utensils; sanitation and safety procedures related to cafeterias, particularly food preparation, serving and storage; techniques of baking and front burner cooking; basic math and weights and measures; basic nutritional standards; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:
Bake or cook a variety of foods; prepare an entrée for a large number of customers; serve students efficiently, observing sanitation standards; prepare individual salads and meals; maintain standards of nutrition and food quality; observe and subscribe to time limitations; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position: A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School…