Substitute Cook

Substitute Cook

Must be 21 years of age or older (May consider 19 years of age with Superintendent approval)

Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

Location: District

Hours/Days: On Call/As Needed

Benefits: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.

Reopened 01/12/2026

Sunnyside School District

Job Description

Job Title: Cook

Reports To: Nutrition Services Director

Unit Classification: PSE Food Service

Primary Purpose:

The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Functions*:

• Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
• Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu.
• Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
• Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions

Qualifications:

• Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Job-related experience is desired
• Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred
• ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred
• Valid photo identification
• Social Security Card

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Evaluation: Nutrition Services Director

* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.