Cook, 4 hrs

WALT MOREY MIDDLE SCHOOL; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Walt Morey Middle School is seeking a part-time Cook for 4 hours daily in Portland, Oregon. You will prepare and serve meals for students and staff under the supervision of the Food Services Manager, while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, occasional bilingual skills preferred, and the ability to stand and lift during shifts. Starting immediately for the school year schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic arithmetic; ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment; knowledge of health codes and sanitation.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift/carry/push/pull as needed.
• Prior food preparation experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to meet nutritional requirements and menus.
• Cleans and maintains utensils, equipment, and prep/serving areas.
• Maintains records and documents for reporting.
• Requests food, equipment, and supplies to maintain inventory.
• Keeps positive relations with students, staff, and community.

Skills

Basic math

Kitchen equipment use

Health codes & sanitation

Physical stamina

Documentation & records

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook, 4 hrs

REYNOLDS SD 7 WALT MOREY MIDDLE SCHOOL - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5926596

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Cook 4 hrs

Job Summary:

The job of "Cook" is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of the Food Services Manager cooking, baking and preparing and distributing food service items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandatednutritional requirements, projected meal requirements, planned menus and catering needs.


• Cleans and maintains utensils and equipment; and the areas used for storage, food preparation and serving for the purpose of maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.


• Prepares required documentation and necessary reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.


• Requests food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to complete jobs efficiently.


• Maintains positive relations with students, staff and the community for the purpose of supporting positive interactions for the district and the food services program.


• Accounts for appropriate cash transactions for the purpose of maintaining accurate monetary records.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.


• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualification

Experience Required: Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred

Prior job related experience in food preparation helpful, but not required

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment (including but not limited to industrial sized food slicer, mixers, ovens and dishwashers), use standard office equipment and computer. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments based on common sense, keep and maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/manual dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, appropriate Food Handler Permit.

Schedule: School year Monday - Friday, 4 hours per day, Work Days based on the Nutrition Calendar

Bilingual/Bicultural preferred

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $19.50 to $31.24 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Christy Foote , Nutrition Services Operations Supervisor


• NUTRITION/WAREHOUSE


• Email: [e-mail]