Substitute Cook 26-27 SY

id='p3716_'>Substitute Cook 26-27 SY JobID: 3716

Position Type:

Substitute Classified/Emergency Cert/Substitute Food Service

Date Posted:

6/25/2026

Location:

District

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Woodland Public Schools - Substitute Cook

We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers, and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Title: Substitute Cook

Posting #: 3716

Location: Varies

Pay Schedule: $22.43 per hour

Job Summary: Serves as a substitute in the school kitchen as needed, performing duties engaged in food operations at the school. The work assists in the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools of preparing students for career, life, and college so that they can become responsible and successful citizens. Work is performed under the direction of the Head Cook, the Food Service Manager, and the Executive Director of Business Services.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of food preparation practices
• Ability to work around children and present a positive role model
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and visitors to the district
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Experience working in an institutional or restaurant kitchen
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds to stove level
• Physically able to bend and stoop
• Valid Food Handlers Card issued in the state of Washington
• One year of job-related experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisors, and to coordinate work with others
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure pertinent to the job
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts

Other Requirements:

• Ability to cooperate with people of all ages
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times

• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students

• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner

• Work as part of a team

• Seek to problem solve and participate in healthy conflict resolution when appropriate

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with other employees and students

• Be flexible and adaptable

• Demonstrate a high work ethic

• Keep the kitchen area clean, including washing dishes

• Fill various dispensers

• Maintain order in the kitchen area

• Participate in the preparation and serving of food in the cafeteria

• Participate in the cleaning of the kitchen and related areas

• Follow the required sanitation procedures

• Ensure that all equipment in the cafeteria area is in a safe, working condition, and notify the appropriate authority when repairs are needed

• Participate in maintaining records on food and supplies received and used

• Provide cashiering duties using the Skyward student information system

• Assist other kitchen staff as necessary

• Work Habits

• Performs duties efficiently

• Utilizes time appropriately

• Maintains an organized and safe work area

• Ensures confidentiality of Information

• Adheres to regulations

• Produces quality work

• Completes work on schedule

• Shows Initiative

• Demonstrates flexibility

• Uses safety equipment when appropriate

• Adapts and incorporates program and policy changes

• Interpersonal Skills

• Shows respect for others

• Shows sensitivity to the needs of others

• Displays effective listening skills

• Communicates problems and concerns effectively and courteously

• Dependability

• Works independently of close supervision

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record

• Arrives on time and ready to work

• Attitude

• Demonstrates a positive feeling for work

• Accepts difficult assignments

• Accepts supervision re: direction, improvement

• Acts professionally on the job site

• Technical Skills

• Maintains and operates equipment

• Performs assigned cleaning tasks

• Follows appropriate safety guidelines

• Maintains accurate reports/records

• Demonstrates overall knowledge of job requirements

• Other

• Wears proper clothing and footwear

• Presents an appropriate appearance

• Participates in and takes advantage of educational opportunities

• Provides emergency assistance when needed

• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).