Cook

Job Details Job ID: 5474487 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position: Cafeteria Cook Objective: To serve the students, staff, and guests nutritious, safe, and attractive meals in a friendly and efficient manner. Responsible for the preparation and service of meals for students and adults following a monthly menu under the direction of the Cafeteria Manager. Tasks may include but not be limited to food preparation, meal service, manual and automatic dishwashing, cashiering, overall sanitation of the kitchen and relief of the cafeteria staff in their absence. Cook and Serve meals to students and staff efficiently, maintaining adequate portion controls. Ensure proper portioning of food. Ensure that all reimbursable meals include the required food items on the tray. Proficient in “offer vs. serve” and USDA reimbursable meals. Knowledge and awareness of food allergens. Ensures proper serving temperature and palatability of food prior to serving. Use proper food handling techniques (hand washing methods, gloves, and hair restraints). Batch cook foods as needed between lunches, ensuring all lunch shifts have proper quantities of food. Perform end‑of‑day cleanup tasks as assigned, including washing/sanitizing pots, pans, dishes, silverware, tables, and all other equipment. Perform daily preparation of food according to the menu using standardized recipes and production sheets. Complete all daily food logs (temperature logs, cooking, holding, cooling logs, etc.) and submit to manager. Operate kitchen equipment safely (convection ovens, steamers, steam‑jacketed kettles, steam tables, tilting skillets, microwave ovens, ranges, slicers). Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines: Ensure food, dry goods, and chemicals are handled and stored appropriately. Date, rotate, and discard appropriate food items. Monitor food temperatures throughout storage, production, and service. Sanitize kitchen, cafeteria, equipment, dishware, and utensils. Notify Cafeteria Manager of supplies needed for restocking and complete supply orders. Assist in receiving, rotating, dating, and storing deliveries. Perform daily pull sheets per projected menu. Cover various positions as directed by manager during absences. Interact professionally and courteously with students and staff; report problems to Cafeteria Manager. Perform any/all tasks as assigned by cafeteria manager and/or food service director. Qualifications High School diploma or GED preferred. Current Safe Serve or similar approved Food Safety certificate preferred, or ability to obtain. Current Food Allergy Awareness Certification, or ability to obtain. Current Choke Safe Certification preferred. Employment based on successful completion of a CORI background check. Adherence to State Fingerprinting Regulation for school employees. Willing and able to be trained in basic nutrition, sanitation, and use of equipment. Mathematical and clerical ability to record amounts of food produced, inventory, and to operate Point of Sale Computer System for accurate meal charges. Ability to work efficiently, courteously, and cooperatively in a fast‑paced environment with diverse population. Ability to work and communicate positively and effectively in a team environment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items up to 40 lbs and to stand/walk 95% of workday on varying temperatures. Maintain minimum training requirements under USDA Professional Standards Regulation. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Terms Reports to: Cafeteria Manager/Director of Food Services Location: Central Kitchen Hours: 6:00am – 1:00pm Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract ($17.84-$20.97/hr. Monday-Friday work schedule, no night work required) Position Type: Full-time Job Categories Support Staff > Food Service #J-18808-Ljbffr