Cook/Baker

Ipswich Public School District; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Public School District at Ipswich High School in Ipswich, Massachusetts is hiring a Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake and serve foods in quantity for school meals. You will help with other kitchen duties and keep the site clean and sanitary.

The role requires following safety standards, maintaining temperatures, recording production and inventory, and attending trainings to maintain ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Experience in quantity food service functions is preferred.
• ServSafe certification to be maintained (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve foods in large quantities for school sites.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facilities and equipment.
• Record amounts served, assist with inventory and production records.
• Attend in-person training to improve skills and knowledge.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Record keeping

Basic math / cashiering

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cook/Baker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894337
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site. Assist in other food preparation duties as directed. Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

DUTIES

• Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking. Adjust and extend recipes as needed. Maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements.
• Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met
• Clean equipment, utensils and appliances. Store food supplies according to industry standards. Assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
• Utilize proper methods of handling food
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies. Dispose of unusable leftovers
• Record amounts of food served, assist with inventory and maintain routine production records as directed.
• Maintain a current serv safe certificate. Training and test will be provided
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Fill out weekly timesheet accurately and submit to kitchen manager
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Attends in person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise
• Reports equipment failure to cafeteria manager
• Performs job activities in a timely and efficient manner
• Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements
• Models non- discriminatory practices in all activities
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storing.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions
• Health and safety regulations
• Basic record keeping
• Basic math and cashiering skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry push/pull weights up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Attends in person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise
• Reports equipment failure to cafeteria manager

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.40 to $22.29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Meghan Persson , Food Service Director
• Ipswich High School
• Email: [e-mail]