Cook/Baker

Young World Physical Education; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 28,764 - 33,420; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution in Ipswich is seeking a Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods at a school site. The role involves maintaining food quality and safety, as well as assisting with inventory and record-keeping. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred experience in quantity food service. Training will be provided to maintain necessary certifications. This position is full-time with a salary range of $20.88 to $24.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food service preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a current ServSafe certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods.
• Maintain food quality standards and safety practices.
• Record amounts of food served and assist with inventory.

Skills

Food service preparation principles

Sanitation and safety practices

Adjusting and extending recipes

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook/Baker

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This job is also posted in Ipswich Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5587119

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 ServSafe 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.
• Attend in‑person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise.
• Report equipment failure to cafeteria manager.
• Perform job activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Adhere to uniform and personal hygiene requirements.
• Model non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Require 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.
• Attend in‑person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise.
• Report 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: $20.88 to $24.26 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]