Child Nutrition Cook- 4 hour

Career.io; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Career.io seeks a part-time School Cafeteria Cook at Sterling Elementary School. The role involves cooking to nutritional specs, maintaining sanitation, and assisting food service staff. Requires HS diploma, valid Food Handlers Permit, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Works with students and staff in a school kitchen environment.

Position is 20 hours per week, 176 days per year, with duties including stocking, logging temperatures, and supporting meal preparation. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Food Handlers Permit required.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Able to perform physical activities, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food per production record to meet nutritional requirements.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and work areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Inspects food items for quantity and quality to ensure standards.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate levels.
• Prepares inventory and logs to support operations.

Skills

High school diploma

Food handlers permit

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Food Services/Food Services Cook
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Sterling Elementary School
• Date Available: Immediate

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Lunchroom manager to cook food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students or school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; and assisting assigned food service personnel in performing their functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of mainlining required sanitary conditions.
• Cooks food, prepared and/or from scratch for the purpose of meeting nutritional requirements based on the production record.
• Inspects food items for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders to meet preparation requirements and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. inventory and supply lists, machine logs, temperature logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. computerized payments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the workunit.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18years of age.
• Must have valid Food Handlers Permit.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform physical activities without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals, and maintain confidentiality of information regarding students employees and others.
• Effectivewriting and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Working Environment

Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and standing.

FSLA Status

Non Exempt

Contract

• *Part Time, 20 hours per week, 176days per year, Equal Pay
• Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level L
• Not Benefit Eligible