Cook

Position Type: Food Service/ Cook Date Posted: 12/12/2025 Location: Dunlap High School Date Available: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3 hours a day Hourly Rate: $16.50 /hr FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Reports to: Director of Food Services Position Objective The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program. Essential Functions Perform various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook. Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas daily to maintain sanitary conditions as assigned by the Head Cook. Collect payments daily on food items from students and staff for transaction completion and/or securing funds. Attend training at the start of each school year to monitor students’ food choices daily for meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements; failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA. Comply with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements. Additional Functions Maintain a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff, and parents. Exhibit willingness to work in a variety of situations. Display professional behavior and language at all times. Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of the position. Previous food services experience preferred. Working Conditions Mental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying. Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr