Assistant Cook- Rover

The Assistant Cook will work under the direction of the Head Cook and Food Services Manager to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring proper food handling practices, and assisting in the overall operation of the school cafeteria.

• Maintain kitchen appliances and cooking equipment, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition
• Handle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standards.
• Assist with food preparation for special events, school functions, or other district-related activities as needed.
• Prepare OSPI and HACCP records as necessary.
• Ability to communicate with the principal and school staff so the necessary support requirements for educational programs may be provided.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques.
• Positive, motivating, and caring attitude for students and ability to supervise and work well.
• Willing to maintain and update food service abilities by attending workshops, conferences, and in-service programs.
• Use and knowledge of personal protective equipment, i.e., goggles, gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and/or any other provided safety equipment.

• High School Graduate, or equivalent.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a State Food Handler's Permit.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Seldom (less than 10%)
  • Lift assist over 50 lbs
  • Exposure to human borne pathogens
  • Standing
• Limited (10-30%)
  • Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
  • Exposure to outside elements
  • Exposure to extreme Cold (freezer)
• Moderate (31-60%)
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Stooping, bending
  • Sitting
• Frequent (61-100%)
  • Lifting up to 35 lbs
  • Walking
  • Twisting, pushing, pulling

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website: https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

Open until filled

$18.33- $23.52 per hour, depending on experience

8.0 hours per day, Monday – Friday

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

https://www.drs.wa.gov/

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:
• Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check (RCW 28A.400.303)
• Verificati…