Head Cook

Position Type:
Food Service/Head Cook

Date Posted:
8/26/2026

Location:
Riverside Elementary School

Date Available:
08/25/2026

Closing Date:
09/04/2026
Food Service Head Cook

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director, to plan and prepare food, serving students and staff and cleaning as well as leading and directing staff. Must have food safety knowledge and maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing food, serving students in the cafeteria during mealtime and cleaning up station and dishes.
• Making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment.
• This position stands most of the 6 hour shift.

Pay starts at $17.25 / hour with insurance contribution, clothing reimbursement and paid time off. Join a great team!
Head Cook needed at the High School in Jackson.