Cook (25-26 school year)

San Angelo ISD; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Angelo ISD is seeking a Cook for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining high standards of sanitation, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with food storage and handling.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Understanding food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Large and small kitchen equipment

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: Cook

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; 2025-2026 school year

HOURLY SALARY RANGE: Minimum $12.76, Midpoint $15.95, Maximum $19.14

Primary Purpose

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math skills

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Assist with storage and handling of food items and supplies.
  
  

Safety and Sanitation

• Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  
  

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and positive interaction with fellow staff members.
• Participate in staff development training programs, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.
  
  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment, including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food utility cart
• Posture: Continual standing, walking; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, climbing
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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