Substitute Assistant Cook

Alamosa School District Re-11-J; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Alamosa School District Re-11-J is seeking a Substitute Assistant Cook to support student meal services district-wide. You will assist in preparing and serving attractive, nutritious meals in a clean, efficient lunchroom environment, contributing to a positive dining experience for students.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, experience with preparing meals for 50 servings, and a strong commitment to reliability, punctuality, and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost-effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum

Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

Alternatives to qualifications as approved by the School Board

Job description

• Position Type:
  Classified Substitute/ Substitute Cook
• Date Posted:
  6/9/2026
• Location:
  District - Wide
• Date Available:
  2026/2027
• Closing Date:
  UNTIL FILLED

TITLE:

SUBSTITUTE ASSISTANT COOK

DEFINITION:

A staff member responsible for providing food services to students in support of their educational achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Kitchen Leader and Food Service Director

JOB GOALS:

To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confidentiality
• Cooperation and positive attitude
• Reliability/Punctuality
• Timeliness in respect to deadlines
• Respectfulness toward others

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost-effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 6-8-hour shiftper day.
• Employee shall have a 90-day probationary period, after which the district will evaluate progress.
• Salary and benefits as per Board policy.