Cook (1446) JobID: 5141
Position Type: Food Service/Cook Date Posted: 2/13/2026 Location: Dunlap Valley Middle School Date Available: 08/01/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide This position is Mon-Fri, 3 hrs/day, $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: • 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.