Part-Time Cook

Overview

Selected by:
Board of School Trustees by Recommendation of the Superintendent and Food Service Director

Evaluated by:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Reports to:

Kitchen Manager, Food Service Director, Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 180 days (student year)

Wages and work year to be established by the Board

Summary:

To contribute to the academic success and overall well-being of our students by serving great tasting, nutritious meals in a friendly environment

• Prepares and serves food in an efficient manner, testing food to assure quality and taste before serving
• Follows assigned recipes and menus so that food served meet USDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements
• Ensures food is replenished regularly during meal service periods
• Serves menu items according to defined portion sizes
• Accurately counts and records quantities of food prepared and leftover
• Properly cools, stores, and/or disposes of unused or leftover food items
• Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries

• Assists in the daily clean-up of the kitchen, serving, and storage areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Practices good hand hygiene in regards to handwashing, glove use, and fingernail care
• Follows department safety and sanitation guidelines in regards to proper footwear and use of hair restraints and aprons
• Refrains from eating and/or chewing gum in the kitchen; follows guidelines for appropriate beverage containers and areas
• Records temperatures throughout the flow of food in accordance with district HACCP plan
• Follows proper procedures for mixing and using sanitation chemicals in accordance with district HACCP plan
• Operates equipment in a safe manner and trains employees to do the same

• Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions with coworkers and colleagues
• Exhibits commitment to customer service by treating all customers, parents, and students with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters

• Follows attendance and tardiness policies according to SCSC employee handbook
• Neatly and accurately completes time card
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance appropriate for the school environment
• Completes and records annual USDA requirements for Professional Development Standards in a timely manner
• Limits cell phone use to approved break time(s) and keeps phone stored away while working
• Performs all other duties as assigned. Duties may include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, operating a dish machine, washing pots and pans, running a cash register, and assisting students with the meal service
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and recipes
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, colleagues, and supervisors via written and verbal correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

• Ability to apply general concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to accurately count money and inventory
• Ability to solve simple mathematical equations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication

Postings current as of 3/12/2026 11:20:37 PM CST.