Cook

Young World Physical Education; New Madison (OH); On-site; USD 24,108 - 29,893; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a full-time Cook for Tri-Village Elementary School in New Madison, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in food safety and preparation. Responsibilities include cooking, serving meals, and ensuring food quality.

The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Interested applicants should email Jaimie Rudmann at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training and/or experience in cleaning and cooking.
• Trained in food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking tasks for student meals.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and service.
• Monitor food temperatures and nutrition.

Skills

Ability to clean, cook, and store food properly

Trained in food safety and sanitation

Ability to effectively communicate

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook

Tri‑Village Elementary School – New Madison, Ohio

Job Details

• Job ID: 5758500
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 03, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)
• Position: Food Service – Cook
• Pay Range: $17.50 – $21.70
• Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Classification: Food Service Employee
• Reports To: Food Service Supervisor
• Employment Status: Full‑Time

If you are interested in this position, please email Jaimie Rudmann ([e-mail]) by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training and/or experience that evidences ability to clean, cook, and store food properly in preparation of cooking meals.
• Trained in food safety, sanitation, and preparation consistent with country and state Board of Health regulations.
• Must pass criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• Demonstrated regular attendance.
• Demonstrates sincere desire to aid students.
• Good, healthy, and high moral character.
• Ability to effectively communicate, tactfully and courteously, and work harmoniously with students, parents, and district personnel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to manage time and organize tasks to complete required duties and paperwork each day in a timely manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist with or perform a wide range of cooking tasks associated with the preparation of student meals.
• Ensure high standards of service and food quality; serve students, staff, and applicants appetizing food in adequate portions.
• Ensure that foods are maintained at proper temperatures for storing and serving.
• Evaluate and verify nutritional value of meals served and fill out appropriate state and federal reports.
• Monitor all foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance; test new recipes.
• Thaw food products accordingly.
• Basic knowledge and up‑to‑date training in inventory control, menu planning, and quality control methods.
• Ensure that all applicable worksafety and security procedures are followed.
• Put deliveries away every Tuesday and take inventory at the end of each month.
• Maintain all required records and forward required reports to Food Service Supervisor.
• Clean and inventory all equipment and supplies at the end of the year.
• Follow all district and policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.
• Due annual training.

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposed to mechanical moving parts, fumes or airborne particles.
• Regularly exposed to extreme cold and heat.
• Noise level is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoops, kneel, crouch.
• Frequently required to taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]
• School District: Tri‑Village Local Schools
• Address: 200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: 937‑225‑4598