Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook

The assistant cook is responsible for supporting the head cook with daily kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation and service of high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes, nutritional standards, and safety regulations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains and follows the instructions given by the Head Cook to assist in the preparing and serving of daily school lunches.
• Assumes responsibilities of the Head Cook during their absence.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen following the HACCP policy.
• Assists in the preparation of lunches according to a planned menu while following the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists with the daily clean-up of the kitchen and cafeteria following the HACCP policy.
• Helps wipe tables in the cafeteria as needed.
• Can assist or accept weekly food shipments into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified and the HACCP policy has been followed for receiving shipments.
• Can assist in taking monthly inventory records of all food and shipments.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested.
• Must have or be willing to get a Food Safety Managers Sanitation Certification through
• Supports teamwork in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude with all staff and students.
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working in hot and cold kitchen conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks, including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, lifting, and bending, as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. The work environment may involve exposure to typical levels of noise and activity associated with a school and on a school bus setting. This overview is not exhaustive of all physical requirements and responsibilities inherent in the role.

Terms Of Employment

Reports to: Director of Food Service Benefits

Terms of employment: Hourly rate, length of work year and ongoing service shall be determined by the Board of Education. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the district. Updated 2025.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the individual assigned to the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities related to the position. Updated 2025.