Child Nutrition Cook - 4 hour

Tooele County School District; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District is seeking a part-time Food Services Cook at Tooele Junior High School to prepare meals that meet nutritional guidelines and assist in daily kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining sanitary facilities and supporting food service staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid Food Handlers Permit, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. This is a non-exempt, part-time role with a 20-hour work week and 176 days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Food Handlers Permit.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to report work to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage areas and food prep/serving areas.
• Helps prepare daily food options meeting nutritional requirements per menus and production records.
• Inspects food items for quality to meet standards.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for adequate quantities.
• Prepares documentation (inventory, logs) for written support/information.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature.

Skills

High school diploma

Food Handlers Permit

Lifting 40 lbs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Report to supervisor

Cooperative relationships

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Services/ Food Services Cook
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Tooele Junior High School
• Closing Date:
  10/31/2026

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, storage areas, and food preparation and serving areas to meet required sanitary conditions.
• Helps prepare daily food options meeting nutritional requirements based on the planned menus and production records.
• Inspects food items for quality 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.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.

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 21years 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
Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level L
Not Benefit Eligible