Cook (915, 1119)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 22,730; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Cook to assist in implementing the school meal program at Dunlap High School. The ideal candidate will have food preparation skills, maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety standards, while interacting positively with students and staff. Experience in food services is preferred, and the role requires working Monday to Friday for 3 hours daily at a rate of $16.50/hr. This is a vital role that ensures students receive nutritious meals throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Education level sufficient to perform position requirements.
• Previous food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the school meal program.
• Prepare food efficiently and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils and equipment.
• Collect payments from students and staff.
• Monitor students’ food choices for compliance.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Sanitation compliance

Customer service

Education

Knowledge of school meal program

Job description

Position Type: Food Service/ Cook

Date Posted: 12/12/2025

Location: Dunlap High School

Date Available: 01/05/2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3 hours a day

Hourly Rate: $16.50 /hr

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Position Objective

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.

Essential Functions

• Perform various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook.
• Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas daily to maintain sanitary conditions as assigned by the Head Cook.
• Collect payments daily on food items from students and staff for transaction completion and/or securing funds.
• Attend training at the start of each school year to monitor students’ food choices daily for meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements; failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements.

Additional Functions

• Maintain a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff, and parents.
• Exhibit willingness to work in a variety of situations.
• Display professional behavior and language at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of the position.
• Previous food services experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying.
• Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement.