3 Hour Cook Assistant

Hastings ISD 200; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hastings ISD 200 is seeking a Food Service – Cook Assistant for a 3‑hour position. The role supports daily meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in a school environment. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and interact with staff and students in a professional manner.

The role requires English communication, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. HACCP guidelines must be followed, and schedule adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure ingredients.
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks or workflow.
• Follow instructions and take initiative.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Use hands dexterously for food prep and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, and visitors in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Assist with food preparation per recipe (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing).
• Place menu and a la carte items on serving line with utensils.
• Serve food according to portions; monitor temperatures and report unsafe temps.
• Operate POS system and follow Offer vs. Serve principles.
• Wash dishes and clean serving areas; HACCP compliance.
• Unpack, stock storerooms, and assist inventory as assigned.
• Follow all school district rules and regulations.

Skills

English literacy

Counting & measuring

Adaptability

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Team communication

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service – Cook Assistant - 3 hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION / Benefits :

• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure
• Ability to adapt to sudden and/or unpredictable changes in the day's tasks or work flow
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, reach, and squat on a constant basis
• Physical ability to use hands and fingers dexterously
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold or below zero environment for short period
• Must work in a noisy environment

REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Nutrition Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed
• Monitor and record temperatures of food and beverages, report unsafe temperatures to in-charge individual, and take appropriate corrective actions
• Operate point of sale system including making change if necessary and utilize Offer vs. Serve principles
• Wash trays, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area
• Discard or properly store leftover foods
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed
• Adhere to all school district, building, and department rules and regulations
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled