Assistant Cook

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist in food preparation and service at Chippens Hill Middle School. The role involves ensuring quality food service, maintaining cleanliness, and working collaboratively with cafeteria staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food preparation. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of all baked and cooked items.
• Cleans all kitchen equipment to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Prepares food according to planned menu and recipes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT COOK

DEPARTMENT: CAFETERIA-CHIPPENS HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

SUMMARY: To assist in the preparation and service of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the preparation of all baked and cooked items.
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
• Reports any incidents of inferior quality of food or faulty equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Records all food requisition from the storeroom.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Cafeteria staff within the school.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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

Education And/Or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency and weight measurements, volume and distance.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of the position. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and repeat the same hand/arm/finger motion many times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned food, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100° and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury, such as a cut or burn, while performing the duties of this position.

DATE OF SERVICE: 2025-2026 School Year

WORK HOURS: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

SALARY: Per negotiated contract

Application: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an online application by 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2025.

All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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