Assistant Cook Manager

Position Type:Support Staff/Cafeteria/Class 18 - Assistant Cook ManagerDate Posted:5/18/2026Location:Wooster High SchoolDate Available:2026-2027 School YearClosing Date:5/22 or until filledVACANCY NOTICE: Assistant Cook Manager LOCATION: Wooster High SchoolEFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School YearPOSTING DATEMay 18, 2026APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 22 at 11:59 p.m. or until filledPOSITION: 7.75 Hours Per Day Nine (9) Month Position, Monday through FridaySalary Range: $20.07 - $24.40 per hourGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Acts as an assistant to a Cook Manager and is directly responsible to him/her; expected to continually learn more about his/her job by attending meetings called by the Food Service Supervisor and other professional meetings; represents the Wooster City School District in a favorable manner at all times. QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent.Training and/ or experience in institutional food preparation and service, or equivalent.Serv Safe Certified.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists in ordering and maintaining food and supplies for his/her building.Prepares daily meals either in a base kitchen or satellite kitchen for students and staff (e.g., follow prescribed nutritional guidelines, determine quantities of food items needed, determine servings portions, etc.).Check for plate waste.Maintains and monitors required inventories; prepared food and supply orders; maintains records of purchased items; maintains documentation related to food production records, school lunch patterns, monies, and participation.Ensures that the kitchen, dining room, and kitchen equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner following established procedures; ensures that the cleaning of meat slicers, ovens, stoves, tables etc . is performed according to established standards.Maintains menu and production records, maintains monthly inventories of purchased foods, donated foods, and supplies.Utilizes proper storage techniques and procedures on all food and supply items.Is familiar with all job stations in the kitchen.Is responsible for "on the floor or on-site" supervision in the kitchen but refers any questions of work organization to the Cook Manager or Food Service Supervisor.After gaining experience and in an emergency situation, can take over for Cook Manager.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists co-workers as required.Performs other tasks as needed from time to time.INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:Occasional exposure to high temperatures caused by ovens, stoves, dishwashers, etc ..Operation of ovens, slicers, food grinders, etc .Occasional use of cleaning solvents and chemicals.Lifting and moving supplies, food products, equipment, etc.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (* indicates developed after employment)KNOWLEDGE OF: Board policies, basic institutional food preparation techniques, basic supervisory techniques, safety practices and procedures, use and care of kitchen equipment and appliances, menu planning, inventory control and purchasing procedures. ABILITY TOcalculate fractions, decimals and percentages, prepare and maintain routine records and reports, perform light to moderate manual labor.SKILL IN: operating/using institutional kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils, food preparation techniques and procedures. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:Employees must pass a criminal background investigation and provide a fingerprint card prior to employment.*This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent who will be required to follow other instructions and perform any duties required by the position's supervisor(s), superintendent or his/her designee.HOW TO APPLY:Internal Candidates: Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadlineExternal Candidates: A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees: Apply as an external candidateApplitrack Link: https://www.applitrack.com/wooster/onlineappor visit www.woostercityschools.org and click on Employment to navigate to all current postings**Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.