Cook

Fremont Unified School District; Fremont Hills (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Health & Wellness Program

Life Insurance & LTD

CalPERS

403b/457 Retirement Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

14 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Fremont Unified School District seeks a qualified kitchen staff member to support meal preparation in a school setting. The role requires two years of quantity cooking experience in a commercial/industrial environment and the ability to obtain a Food Safety Certification within one year of hire.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and provide two letters of recommendation. The district describes a thorough screening process and emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Two Letters of Recommendation.
• Obtain within one year of hire and maintain Food Safety Certification.

Skills

Letters of Recommendation

Chef/Quantity cooking

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Medical, Vision & Dental plans are available for purchase. FUSD does not contribute to benefit costs. Dental plans are mandatory for full-time employees.

Job Summary

Medical, Vision & Dental plans are available for purchase. FUSD does not contribute to benefit costs. Dental plans are mandatory for full-time employees.

FUSD Is Proud To Offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Two Letters of Recommendation.
• Obtain within one year of hire and maintain Food Safety Certification.

Education

Required: Equivalent to completion of high school.

Experience

Required: Two years of experience in quantity cooking in a commercial/industrial setting.

Desirable: School District cooking experience.

Applicants should carefully identify and describe all information relating to their qualifications for the position. (Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview). Screening is based on information provided on the application. Please provide detailed information. We do not rely on your resume when screening. Avoid using "varies", "on call", "see resume" or similar vague language. Applicants experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or attaching documents, may contact the EDJOIN HELP DESK AT 1-888-900-8945.

Examination Procedures

Following the recruitment closing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.

Those who pass screening will be invited to participate in a written examination, tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2026.

Those who pass the written examination will be invited to a performance test, date: TBD.

Those who pass the performance test will be invited to a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for: TBD.

Based on the final scores, a ranked candidate list will be established.

Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a final interview with the hiring administrator.

Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

Comments And Other Information

The Fremont Unified School District is a Merit System District and fills all vacancies in the classified service through competitive examinations. All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed to determine the candidates whose training and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in the testing process, which may include written, oral and/or performance exams. The testing results will determine the rank of the candidates from which an eligibility list is prepared. Selection will be made from the top three ranks on the list.

The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy, and the corresponding administrative regulation, applies to all district employees and, when applicable, also applies to job applicants, unpaid interns, volunteers, and persons providing services pursuant to a contract. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee, job applicant, unpaid intern, volunteer, person providing services pursuant to a contract on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.