Cook, Needham Elementary School, FTE

25/26 Cook, Needham Elementary School, 0.75 FTE

Durango School District 9-R

Job : 5510512

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description: Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Cook at Needham Elementary School. 30 hours/week. Experience preferred. Begins ASAP.

Job Title: Cook

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Food Services |
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Nutrition |
Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

• D 44% Use safe food handling procedures to prepare food for the National School Lunch Program.
• D 15% Stock and set up serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• D 10% Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• D 10% Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
• M 3% Cross train in all positions, including manager position.
• D 5% Operate POS lunch system and serve as cashier.
• D 5% Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• D 5% Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage and stocking of inventory.
• M 1% Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ongoing 2% Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred.

None required. First Aide/CPR/AED training preferred. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.
• Cashiering skills preferred.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

• Knowledge of large volume food production, serving and sanitizing equipment, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers and cleaning agents.
• Normal office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copier, fax, phone system, e-mail.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

• Matthew Poling, Supervisor of Student Nutrition
• Durango School District
• Email: mapoling

Full-Time

$19.84 to $20.36 Per Hour

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