Food Service Cook - School Year at Eisenhower

Food Service Cook (2026-2027 School Year) at EisenhowerPrior food service experience is not necessary for the Food Service Cook position. The district will train all new food service employees.The Food Service Cook prepares and serves a full range of food and baked products for school meals, catered events, and snacks, and cleans all areas of the kitchen.Reports to: Kitchen Manager and Director of Food ServiceSalary and FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Classified Matrix Column A (matrix placement based on years of experience in a similar role in the K-12 school setting)Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDHealth and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after an employment offer is made)Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulationsAbility to maintain a neat, clean appearanceDesire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performanceDemonstrate above-average communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to work well with colleagues and studentsNo prior food service experience is necessary for this position, but the Food Service Cook must be able to pass all district and state-level required trainingsEssential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:Support a positive working environment and respond to the needs of students and staff related to food serviceCommunicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and communityReact to change and frequent interruptions productively and positivelyOperate all kitchen equipment appropriately and safety, and complete required trainingsFollow all policies and procedures of the kitchen, including district, state, and federal policies with respect to food handling and servingWork to implement the District's vision, mission, and goalsMaintain regular and consistent attendance at workPrepare and serve various meals, snacks, and beverages under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Director of Food ServiceFollow recipes precisely and accuratelyAccurately scan barcodes for students at lunch service and accurately charge to lunch accountsMaintain strict awareness of and follow all allergy protocols and procedures with diligence at all timesMaintain a clean working space in the kitchen and perform duties such as dishwashing and deep cleaning of equipmentAssist individual students in selecting and eating a healthy lunch, following all KSDE standardsKeep student and personnel records confidentialAdhere strictly to professional ethicsPerform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Kitchen Manager, Principal, or Food Service DirectorPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend for extended periods of timeReach overheadAbility to work in extreme temperaturesAbility to work with and be exposed to odors, chemicals, and a noisy environmentUse fine motor skills to move fingers and hands in a repetitive mannerWork in an environment with frequent interruptionsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusPhysical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder heightPhysical agility to pull and push up to 50 poundsSpeak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in a kitchen environment and on the telephoneTerms of Employment: At-will employmentEvaluation: Performance evaluations under the Board's policy and the Classified Employee HandbookFort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promoting based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.