6.25 Cook

Hastings ISD 200; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings ISD 200 is seeking a school food service worker for the 2026-2027 year. The 6.25-hour day supports nutritious meals for students, reporting to the Director of Food & Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include food preparation, dishwashing, serving, HACCP compliance, temperature monitoring, POS use, and inventory tasks; must lift up to 40 lbs occasionally and work in hot, humid, and noisy environments.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Manager's License.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, measure, and complete basic math functions.
• 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, stand, stoop, twist, reach, and squat on a constant basis.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Responsible for majority of food preparation, utilizing cooking techniques, information, and directions outlined in recipes and other resources provided.
• Wash trays, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor and record temperature of food and beverages, report unsafe temperatures to in-charge individual, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Monitor quantity of food needed throughout meal service, quickly prepare more if needed, and record leftover foods.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store leftover foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Operate point of sale system including making change, if necessary, and utilizing Offer vs. Serve principles.

Skills

English reading

Math skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Physical endurance

Education

Food Manager's License

Job description

WORK HOURS:

6.25 hours per day (for the 2026-2027 school year)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food Manager's License
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Accurately count, weigh, measure, and complete basic math functions
• 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
• Responsible for majority of food preparation, utilizing cooking techniques, information, and directions outlined in recipes and other resources provided
• Wash trays, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils
• Monitor and record temperature of food and beverages, report unsafe temperatures to in-charge individual, and take appropriate corrective actions
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed
• Monitor quantity of food needed throughout meal service, quickly prepare more if needed, and record leftover foods
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area
• Discard or properly store leftover foods
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines
• Operate point of sale system including making change, if necessary, and utilizing Offer vs. Serve principles

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
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled