Cook Juneau School District

Job Description

NANA Management Services (NMS) is seeking a Cook to provide essential meal services within the Juneau School District. This position is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving nutritious meals to students and staff, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment, and ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations. The Food Service Worker plays a vital role in supporting the daily nutritional needs and overall well-being of the school community.

• Prepare daily meals according to production reports and menus using standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and proper food handling and storage.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and food safety standards.
• Direct Food Service Workers on daily prep, cleaning, and serving tasks.
• Complete inventory counts, production logs, and verify supply needs.
• Set up and monitor serving lines and ensure all areas are clean and stocked.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Operate independently while maintaining operational standards.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Full-time position, typically 30–40 hours/week depending on participation levels and operational needs.
• Shift start times generally range from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m., with end times typically between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
• Must be flexible to fill in at different schools or adapt to schedule changes, including working independently when necessary.

Transportation:

• Reliable personal transportation is required; you may be reassigned to other school sites as needed.
• If directed to travel to another site after a shift has started
  , mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate. You are responsible for your own fuel, maintenance, and personal auto insurance.
• A daily mileage log must be submitted for reimbursement.

Additional Info:

• Must clock in/out within 5 minutes of shift start/end and be on-site when punching in.
• A 30-minute daily break is required and should be taken without disrupting kitchen operations.
• One employee meal (breakfast or lunch) is provided per shift.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of directly related food preparation or cooking experience.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather:
Indoors and Outdoors, occasional exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level:
Moderate to Loud.

Office conditions:
Pace of work environment is Medium.

Customer Interaction:
High

Description of environment:
School kitchen

Physical requirements:

Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel:
None

NMS Core Values

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.