Food Service - Assistant Cooks

Food Service Assistant Cook

Building shown is initial assignment and may change based on needs of the District. Type: Food Services Department, 187-day positions, eight (8) hours per day. All positions are under Classified Labor Agreement. Supervised by Food Services/Warehouse Director, but works under and is directed by Head Cook on a day-to-day basis.

Eligibility: High school graduate or GED (must submit copy of diploma or certificate with application or certificate of enrollment in GED program. Must have clean criminal record (no felony or multiple misdemeanors).

Duties: Assists the Head Cook in serving students and staff; prepares and cooks food; prepares dining and serving areas; cleans kitchen equipment, sweeps and mops floors; assists in planning daily work schedules. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required: Minimum one (1) year experience in food services field; knowledge of and experience in food preparation, especially in large quantities; physical ability to stand and to exert at least 50 pounds force in lifting, carrying, etc. Preferred: Previous food preparation experience in a school/institutional setting. See job description for additional requirements.

Salary: Hourly rate per Classified scale: Assistant Cooks 2026-2027, Lane 1, starting at $18.85 (up to $20.47 DOE after successful completion of a 90 day-probationary period). Benefits: Per Classified agreement; currently includes retirement, paid health insurance, and annual and sick leave (following waiting period). Pre-employment Requirements: Successful applicant must pass drug test and criminal background check.

To Apply: Obtain application materials from: Human Resource Department, Administration Building, 129 1st Avenue SE, P.O. Box 610, Browning, MT 59417, tel: 338-2715. Closes: Open Until Filled Browning Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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