Head Cook - Sharon Elementary

head cook - sharon elementary - 5 hours per day

• position type: support staff/ food service worker

highland local schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

category: classified
date posted: 2/24/2026
location: sharon elementary school
date of availability:  school year
date closing: 3/6/2026

the highland local school district has an opening for a head cook at sharon elementary school, 5 hours per day, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm each school day.

high school diploma or g.e.d. Is required. Food safety certification preferred, but not required.
leadership experience is desirable. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge and skill to perform the job duties as described. This person will also need to obtain background checks.

• provide oral and written instructions to kitchen staff
• direct the preparation of food
• arrange and direct the appropriate storage of food and supplies
• determine work schedule assignments for food service cooks
• maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, parents and students
• monitor quantity, quality and safety of food items
• plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified mealtimes
• maintain a variety of records related to meals served
• schedule for maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment
• monitor and maintain inventory
• order food and supplies in sufficient quantities for weekly meals

the person selected to fill this position will be placed at the appropriate step of the salary schedule contained in the negotiated agreement between the highland support staff association (hssa) and the highland board of education.

interested parties should submit a completed application form, letter of interest and resume to evelyn makarek at emakarek.

the highland board of education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the revised code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree.