Cook / Baker

Cook/Baker

Location: Carson High School

Open to: Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

Application Period: Closes Aug 3, 2026, or until filled.

Salary Range: $17.21 to $22.26 (6.0 hours per day, 182 days per year) with benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.

Note: This position begins the 2024-2025 school year. Cook/Bakers may be re-assigned to locations that will best serve the needs of the students and the school district.

Application: Complete the online application by submitting a cover letter, resume, and copy of High School Diploma, or High School transcript, or GED Certificate, or degree from a higher education college/university is preferred.

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is preferred. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed below. Bilingual preferred.

Job Functions: The Cook/Baker class is skilled in food services. Positions in this class receive specific direction relative to menu and quantity of foods; however, the incumbent makes choices in the application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents use recipes to cook and bake a variety of foods. They maintain appropriate kitchen sanitation and adhere to strict deadlines. Incumbents often act as resource persons for student workers and are involved in training of new employees.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Strength: Medium Work Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Incumbents are required to be on their feet while performing the essential functions of the job. Incumbents must be in good physical condition and must take a physical examination at the District's expense. Frequent reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking and hearing. Vision: Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in food services setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, computer/device screens or other monitoring devices. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone and related technology. Must report to work on campus/assigned site. Environmental Conditions: Climate controlled school setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods. Hazards: Furniture, culinary equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and office equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Salary Range: Refer to current CESA Salary Schedule (Plus employer paid benefits and retirement)

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Carson City School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or on any other basis protected by state or federal law, and it provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 1402 W. King Street, Carson City, NV 89703, View phone number on click.appcast.io