CHILD NUTRITION COOK

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a CHILD NUTRITION COOK to support daily cafeteria operations.

This 0.75 FTE role requires a high school diploma, current ServSafe certification, and at least three years of food service experience. Work hours: 6 per day, 184 days per year; starting wage $15.47 per hour.

The cook will prepare, cook, and assemble meals following recipes and safety standards to ensure quality meals for students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification must be current.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a food service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble food items for student meals according to recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely and to established quality standards.
• Support daily cafeteria operations and maintain cleanliness and organization.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Safety Program for Managers certification

Job description

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CHILD NUTRITION COOK

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901076

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.

Everything we do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

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