Assistant Head Cook at the Middle School

Mifflinburg Area Middle School; Mifflinburg (PA); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Mifflinburg Area Middle School is seeking a part-time Cook's Helper to support the school nutrition program. The role involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and serving meals with attention to safety and portion control.

The position requires high school education or GED, ability to stand all day, lift up to 35 pounds, and pass required clearances. Hours are typically Monday through Friday with 6.75-hour days, totaling 180 days per year.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must follow oral and written directions and work well with others.
• Must stand for long periods and be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving and independent judgment.
• Relevant food safety certifications are required or encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook food for the breakfast and lunch program according to recipes and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, steamers, kettles, grill, dishwasher, etc.).
• Set up serving line, serve meals, and keep serving line stocked.
• Maintain sanitation, proper food temperatures, and safe storage of foods.
• Attend in-service training and assist Head Cook as needed.

Connaissances

Read and write English

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 35 pounds

Attention to safety

Multitask and meet deadlines

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Act 34/151/114 clearances

Food safety certifications

Description du poste

Assistant Head Cook at the Middle School

Mifflinburg Area School District Mifflinburg Area Middle School - Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971854

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 10:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY : To provide each school child with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal care. Helps prepare, cooks, and serves food for school breakfast & lunch program. Cleans and washes all equipment and utensils used in cooking. Keeps own work area clean which is primarily indoors in a kitchen setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements as necessary to meet the responsibilities associated with the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Part-time, hourly position, Monday through Friday (180 days). Typical workdays are 6.75 hours in length, with occasional work occurring outside normal working hours in the evenings during the week and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Most work is performed in a cafeteria/kitchen setting, with regular use of food preparation equipment.

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.

• Must be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Must have the ability to get along well with others.
• Must be able to stand all day.
• Must be able to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Must exhibit high levels of problem-solving skills for overall efficiency and improve productivity.
• Must have a steady response to unpredictable situations.
• Must demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects with associated deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION S:

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed as appropriate.
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.
• Relevant food safety certifications.

Specific Position Responsibilities: In conducting this role, the Cook's Helper shall:

• Prepare and cook food for the school nutrition breakfast and lunch program according to production sheets and recipes, using proper food handling techniques.
• Operate kitchen equipment as necessary, including but not limited to ovens, steamers, kettles, grill, dish washer, mechanical choppers, graders, slicers, and mixer.
• Set up serving line at mealtime; serve meals and keep all foods stocked on serving line throughout meal period. May serve or operate cash register as needed.
• Ensure that proper sanitation techniques are always utilized in preparation, service, food temperature control, and proper storage of uncooked and prepared food.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the Head Cook position in their absence.
• Clean and maintain small equipment, washes pots, and pans as needed and performs general cleaning as appropriate.
• Ensure cost control through conscientious portion control, recipe compliance, accurate weighing and measuring, and proper channeling of leftover foods.
• Maintains daily production records as necessary, recording over or under production quantities and/or any recipe modification.
• Attend scheduled in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head Cook and/or Food Service Director

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• _ Business Office
• 178 Maple St
• Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania 17844-1400
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]