CHILD NUTRITION COOK

Lakota Local Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Child Nutrition Cook for a .75 FTE position. The role involves preparing, cooking, and assembling meals for student service while adhering to standardized recipes and safety codes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, valid ServSafe certification, and at least 3 years of food service experience. The position is 6 hours daily, 5 days weekly, 184 days per school year, with starting pay of $15.47/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid ServSafe® Food Safety Program for Managers certification required and must remain current.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a food service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble food items for student meal service according to standardized recipes and Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.
• Support daily cafeteria operations.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Child Nutrition Cook

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5901076
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Oct 06, 2026 3:22 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Child Nutrition Cook .75 FTE

Job Summary: The CHILD NUTRITION COOK is an individual contributor responsible for preparing, cooking, and assembling food items for student meal service in accordance with standardized recipes and the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code. This position supports daily cafeteria operations by ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid ServSafe® Food Safety Program for Managers certification required and must remain current. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a food service environment preferred.

Working Conditions: 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 184 days per school year calendar. Per salary schedule at Lakota, starting at $15.47 per hour, based on verified previous experience. Viewthe attachment for any special requirements and job description.

Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid ServSafe® Food Safety Program for Managers certification required and must remain current.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a food service environment preferred.

Contact Information

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