Cook

Position Type:

Food Service/Cook

Date Posted:

7/28/2025

Location:

Dunlap Middle School

Date Available:

08/30/2024

Closing Date:

Open until filledThis position is Mon-Fri, 3 hrs/day, $16/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:

Performs various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook

Cleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook

Collects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds

Attends training at the start of each school year to monitor students' food choices daily for the purpose of 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

Complies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements Additional Functions:

Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents

Exhibits willingness to work in a variety of situations

Displays professional behavior and language at all times

Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork

Additional duties as assigned Qualifications:

Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of 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 of time, 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.