Substitute Cook (Apply at ESS.com) JobID: 366 Position Type: Operations/Cook
Date Posted: 2/9/2026 Location: District Wide Additional Information: Show/Hide
Position: Cook Supervisor: Cook, Manager, Assistant and/or Food Service Coordinator
Work Site: Assigned School Kitchen
Summary: Supervises the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After-School Snack Programs at the school site. Is responsible for ensuring that all federal/state/local and district rules and regulations governing the preparation, storage and dissemination of food are followed. Responsible for all fiscal accounting for the site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare food for the Food Service program Portion and service nutritious and attractive food Friendly and helpful to students and staff Perform daily and heavy cleaning Assist with all required paperwork Report needed equipment and facility repairs Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point regulations Follow all federal/state/local/district rules and regulations Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure Complete and comply with all required trainings annually Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8) Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Food Handlers card
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred Good communication skills and customer service skills Ability to operate a calculator and have good math skills Ability to follow a recipe
Physical/Job Requirements: Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills
Safety and Health: Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions Completed and cleared background check Pass drug test if required for position Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans
Equipment/Material Handled: Multimedia equipment, including current technology Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality Work interruptions Flexibility Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed Extended work hours, on occasion
Term of Employment: Non-Exempt