Cook (1049)

Position Type:Food Service/CookDate Posted:3/13/2026Location:Wilder-Waite Elementary SchoolDate Available:08/03/2026Closing Date:Open until filledThis position is Mon-Fri, 5 hrs/day, $16.50/hr and starts at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.FLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports to: Director of Food ServicesPosition ObjectiveThe 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 CookCleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head CookCollects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing fundsAttends 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 USDAComplies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirementsAdditional Functions:Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parentsExhibits willingness to work in a variety of situationsDisplays professional behavior and language at all timesDemonstrates a commitment to teamworkAdditional duties as assignedQualifications:Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of positionPrevious food services experience preferredWorking conditionsMental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifyingPhysical Demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuityEnvironmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement.