26/27 Cook, Durango High School, 0.875 FTE

Cook Position at Durango High School

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Cook at Durango High School. Position is seven (7) hours per day and includes full time benefits. Experience preferred. Begins August 31, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a one-time $1575 bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start).

Job Title: Cook

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Food Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Nutrition

Typical Work Year: 9 months

Summary: Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.
• Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in the commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
• Cross train in all positions, including manager position.
• Operates the POS lunch system and serve as the cashier.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage and stocking of inventory.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Experience: Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations: None required. First Aide/CPR/AED training preferred. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.
• Cashiering skills preferred.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:

• Knowledge of large volume food production, serving and sanitizing equipment, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers and cleaning agents.
• Normal office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copier, fax, phone system, e-mail.