Elementary Cook Lead 2026-27 Cherry Crest Elementary (Internal Nutrition Svcs Applicants Only)

Elementary Cook Lead

The position of Elementary Cook Lead is responsible for performing skilled cooking duties and may lead kitchen assistants in food production and preparation, serving and kitchen/cafeteria clean-up.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine quantities and variety of food to be prepared
• Prepare food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instruction.
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and prepares hot lunches.
• Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, cafeteria and equipment; assure that standards of sanitation and safety are met.
• Maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals.
• Operate standard cooking equipment.
• May plan meals, assist in budget development plans, keep records, make reports and control inventory.
• May assist in serving.
• Lead work of students and part-time help.
• Orders produce, milk, food and paper products.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to and is directly supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager or designee.

Education and Experience:

Required:

High school graduation or GED equivalent; one year experience in quantity food preparation; Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

Licensing Requirements:

None

Knowledge:

Fundamentals of cooking; Methods and practices of ordering; Producing and serving of food in large quantities.

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to understand and carry out written instructions; Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public; Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations; Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements; Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

Conditions of Employment:

Nutrition Services salary classification C ($ 26.59 to $ 29.54 per hour), M,T, TH,F 8:00am-2:15pm and W 7:00am-1:15pm 31.25 hours per week, for a 193-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

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