Cook Helper

Cook Helper

ST HELENS SD 502 Lewis & Clark Elementary - St. Helens, Oregon

Open in Google Maps

Location: ST HELENS SD 502

• Job : 5579655
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

This is a part-time position, 3.75 hours per day. Food handler card required.

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in food preparation and clean‑up in the school kitchen and cafeteria facilitating smooth and efficient food service operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare foods for other entrée bars including meat and cheese sandwiches, burritos, etc.
• Check and restock bars as needed including milk coolers.
• Take down and properly store or dispose of leftover items. Clean and sanitize all bars.
• Wash, dry and fold towels.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria area(s).
• Set‑up and storage of equipment used to serve food.
• Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Wipes down counters and cafeteria area ensuring it is ready for the following day.
• Assists Head Cook as requested.
• Work as directed by the Cook Manager.
• Travel to other District facilities to pick‑up supplies as needed.
• Stock student utensils and trays.
• Check hot bar temperature to ensure food safety.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and community.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attend staff meetings.
• Back up other kitchen staff.
• Serve student lunches.
• Operate kitchen equipment including register, dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc.
• Put new stock away.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise student helpers. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED plus three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination. Prior food service experience strongly preferred.
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to read, comprehend and interpret simple instructions, safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to respond verbally to common inquiries from students and staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform basic math skills involving monetary units.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage is preferred.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to be highly organized and efficient in an environment that requires strict adherence to a schedule.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…