Cook

Butler County Educational Service Center; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational service center seeks a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet strict health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and have a passion for food service. The position offers full-time hours and a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vacation time. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing quality meals, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; food service experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare quantity foods and follow health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals per Head Start Standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Time Management

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/31/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Butler County Educational Service Center
  
  
• Date Available:
  As soon as possible
  
  
• Closing Date:
  4/4/2025 or until filled
  
  
• District:
  Butler County ESC

Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

March 31, 2025

POSITION: Cook

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $16.78 per hour

WORK YEAR: Full Time - 210 days

DEADLINE: April 4, 2025 for internal candidates; until filled all others

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits

Paid sick time

Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees

Summers off – for all school-based employees

Holiday pay or Non-Contract days

Group Life Insurance

Savings plans – American Fidelity

Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals that conform to Head Start Standards and applicable Ohio Preschool, BCESC and USDA regulations; to ensure compliance with DOA, local health department, state, Servsafe and federal standards for food, sanitation and safety; and prepare food and supply requisitions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or relevant work experience.

• Six (6) months food service experience preferred.

• Ability to prepare quantity foods following all rules and regulations, in a timely manner.

• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs multiple times a day while carrying food and supplies.

• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds repeatedly for periods of at least 30 minutes, several times a day.

• Ability to count and sort items consistently and accurately.

• Ability to monitor and record temperatures accurately.

• Willingness/ability to work as a team member and travel to another work site if needed.

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to follow procedures and work schedules accurately and consistently.

• History of good job attendance.

• Must be free from communicable diseases.

• Must pass criminal background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.