Cook

Warsaw Community High School; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, IN is seeking a part-time Cook to support the cafeteria team. Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in all stages of food preparation, serving, cleaning and storing of supplies.

Essential duties include following menus, maintaining records, operating kitchen equipment, and coordinating with the manager. This 36-week, non-exempt position requires a high school diploma and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of computer operations and functions.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment.
• Basic grammar, reading, math, interpersonal relations and organizational skills.
• Pleasant, courteous and student oriented.
• Must be fluent and understanding of English.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with manager of kitchen for coordination of duties.
• Maintains records related to production of food.
• Prepares food according to menus and recipes.
• Works on serving line, setting up, serving and clean-up.
• Operates a variety of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Assists in inventory, ordering and stocking of food and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Records management

Communication with manager

Kitchen workflow

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Computer basic skills

Job description

Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5539329

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

General Summary: Under the direction of the cafeteria manager, performs various duties involving all stages of food preparation including receiving, storing, preparing, serving, cleaning and maintaining of food, supplies, equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates daily with manager of kitchen for coordination of duties
• Maintains a variety of records including those related to production of food
• Prepares food while following menus and provided recipes without deviation
• Works on the serving line, setting up, serving & clean-up
• Serves food following correct proportions according to guidelines per age group.
• Follows proper standard operation procedures (SOP’s) in all aspects of position and reviews regularly.
• Plans for the proper use of leftover foods with the manager and assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Assists in inventory, ordering and stocking of food and supplies
• Attends meetings and in-services as required
• Operates a variety of commercial equipment including but not limited to: ovens, steamers, slicers, dicers, fryers, heating cabinets, kettles, mixers, microwaves, serving lines/bars, garbage disposals, dishwashers, carts, ice machines, etc.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining storage of storage areas, coolers and freezers, kitchen, serving areas and dining room
• May be assigned to the following functions:
  • Performing same or similar duties at other school sites
  • Assisting in training of substitutes and volunteers
  • Assisting in operations of kitchen in an emergency such as illness of co-workers or manager
  • Cross training to learn various positions in the kitchen
• Performs other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of computer operations and functions
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment
• Basic grammar, reading, math, interpersonal relations and organizational skills
• Pleasant, courteous and student oriented
• Must be fluent and understanding of the English language.

Length of Position: 36 weeks

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Shannon Dellinger , Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]