Child Nutrition Cook - 4 hours

Tooele County School District; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District seeks a Food Services Cook at Middle Canyon Elementary School to assist in preparing nutritious meals under the Lunchroom manager, maintain sanitary food-prep areas, and support daily cafeteria operations.

The role is part-time, 20 hours weekly, 176 days per year, non-exempt, with responsibilities including inventory logs, heat-and-serve production, and compliance with health standards; prior food handler permit required; HS diploma and ability to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
• Valid Food Handlers Permit.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks meals meeting nutritional requirements per production records.
• Maintains sanitary preparation and serving areas.
• Inspects items for quantity and quality to meet specs.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies as needed.
• Prepares inventory and temperature logs and related documents.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor and temperature.

Skills

Food Service

Food Handlers Permit

Lift 40 lbs

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Services/ Food Services Cook
• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
• Location:
  Middle Canyon 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.
• 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 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

Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level L

Not Benefit Eligible

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 4:53:53 AM CST.