Substitute, Cook JobID: 59486 Position Type: Cook/Nutrition Services/Substitute Cook Date Posted: 3/10/2026 Location: Roane County Schools Closing Date: 05/29/2026 County: Roane County Schools
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Responsibilities:
Demonstrate an understanding of the information from food labels. Explain the meaning of the ingredients list. Assist in developing menus. Evaluate menus to determine whether they meet USDA requirements. Prepare salads and cold items. Prepare and cook fruits, vegetable, and starches. Prepare and cook sandwiches. Prepare and cook soups and sauces. Prepare and cook breakfast items. Prepare and cook entrees. Prepare miscellaneous food and beverages. Evaluate different methods of preparation appropriate to specific meats, vegetables, salads, and quick breads. Determine appropriate food temperatures for service. Describe and demonstrate the correct procedure for rehydration of dehydrated products. Assist in performing buying, inventory, receiving, and stocking functions. Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to recipes. Be familiar with terms associated with food products, such as: • Enriched • Fortified • Juice • Drink • Imitation Be familiar with measurement abbreviations. Estimate food requirements. Assist in planning meals. Exhibit the ability to maintain a storeroom inventory system.
Qualifications:
Currently hold or previously held classification of Cook, or passage of state competency exam for Cook. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Supervisor: Superintendent, RCS - Central Office
Compensation: Daily Rate
This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and as additional substitutes are needed.