26/27 Cook, Durango High School, 0.875 FTE

Durango High School; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing available

One-time staff bonus

Job summary

Durango High School in Durango, CO is seeking a Cook for the 26/27 school year (0.875 FTE). The position runs seven hours per day and includes full-time benefits, with a start date of August 31, 2026. Education and experience: high school diploma or equivalent; kitchen experience preferred.

A district housing option and a $1575 staff bonus are available for new hires. Responsibilities include assisting the Cafeteria Manager, food prep for the National School Lunch Program, serving meals,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Kitchen/food service experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program and serve on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.
• Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment.
• Sanitize dishes, equipment, floors and tables; wash tables after meals to maintain sanitary areas.
• Operate the POS lunch system and cashier responsibilities.
• Assist with ordering, storing and inventory of food and supplies.
• Open/close kitchen prep duties and maintain inventory.

Skills

Math skills

Cashiering

Policy compliance

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

26/27 Cook, Durango High School, 0.875 FTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899522
Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Durango School District is accepting applications for a CookatDurango High School. Position is seven (7) hours per day and includes full time benefits. Experience preferred. Begins August 31, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a one-time $1575 bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start).

Job Title: Cook Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Food Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Nutrition Prepared/Revised Date: July 1, 2015, rev. 7/1/18,7/1/20; 7/1/24

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY: Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

• Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.
• Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in the commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
• Cross train in all positions, including manager position.
• Operates the POS lunch system and serve as the cashier.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage and stocking of inventory.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

EXPERIENCE: Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required. First Aide/CPR/AED training preferred. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.
• Cashiering skills preferred.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of large volume food production, serving and sanitizing equipment, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers and cleaning agents.
• Normal office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copier, fax, phone system, e-mail.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100 Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $20.83 to $21.38 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Matthew Poling , Supervisor of Student Nutrition
• Durango School District
• Email: [e-mail]

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