Prairie View Food Service Cook

JOB SUMMARY: The East Troy Community School District is looking for a part-time Cook to join our fantastic Prairie View Food Service staff beginning the 2026-27 school year. This position completes basic tasks commonly expected to be performed in a school kitchen, including preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning dishes and utensils, and preparing serving area and operation of all food service equipment; operates computer for purpose of recording meal service transactions and receiving cash payments; able to support and fill in for Head Cook as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop positive professional relationships with students, staff, and public
• Aptitude for simple mathematical calculations
• Basic computer experience
• Aptitude to earn Serve Safe Certification within first twelve months of employment

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares entree, vegetables, salad, and other food items as needed for student service
• Washes dishes/cleans equipment and work areas
• Operates food service equipment
• Sets up serving line, serves food, and restocks
• Operates computer/cashier depending upon site assignment and rotation
• Fill in for head cook as needed
• Maintains high standards of sanitation for production, service, cleanup, product storage and receiving

ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to implement student collection practices per the district and departmental policies and procedures
• Contribute to the positive work environment through effective communication and problem solving
• Participate in district training meetings as needed
• All other duties as assigned which relate to the functions of the job

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

(Based on percentages, measured in terms of frequency: Occasionally = 0 33%, Frequently = 34 66%, Constantly = 67 100%)

East Troy Community School District - Job Description

Food Service: Cook

PHYSICAL:

This job is classified as medium work with constant standing, walking throughout the work site, reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds, moving hands repetitively, and frequent bending/stooping. There is occasional sitting, squatting/crouching, climbing on a step stool, kneeling, pushing and pulling forces up to 117.5 pounds, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Near and far vision acuity, color vision, feeling, and tasting/smelling are all frequently utilized.

ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive or short cycle work.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Work under specific instructions.
• Perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to attain precise set limits, tolerances, and standards.
• Perform effectively under stress.

ENVIRONMENT:

This job is performed inside. Air conditioning is not available. The temperature could reach up to 110 degrees. There are district school nutrition staff meetings each school year that may be held outside the assigned building. On an occasional basis, staff may be assigned to another building on a temporary basis to help with an emergent issue.