Cook, 6 hrs

HARTLEY ELEMENTARY; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartley Elementary in Portland, Oregon is seeking a part-time Cook (6 hours) to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff. The position requires handling kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, and completing documentation related to food service operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Nutrition Services and adherence to health codes. Starting immediately, the schedule aligns with the school nutrition calendar and requires a high school diploma and relevant permits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance.
• Food Handler Permit required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred.
• Experience in food preparation helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to meet nutritional requirements and menus.
• Cleans and maintains utensils, equipment, and prep/serving areas to ensure sanitation.
• Prepares required documentation and reports for written support or information conveyance.
• Requests food, equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Maintains positive relations with students, staff and the community.
• Accounts for cash transactions to maintain accurate monetary records.
• Maintains prompt attendance and assists other personnel as needed.

Skills

Arithmetic

Kitchen equipment operation

Office equipment & computer

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Cook, 6 hrs

REYNOLDS SD 7 HARTLEY ELEMENTARY - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907920
Application Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Cook 6 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 thecompletion 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, 6 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]