Cook-Chill Technician for Large-Scale School Kitchen

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 38,669 - 50,461; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician in Oakland, CA. The role focuses on high-volume meal production, preparing foods per standardized recipes, and ensuring sanitation in a central kitchen serving multiple sites.

Responsibilities include operating cook-chill equipment, maintaining logs, and assisting with training of staff. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of large-scale food prep, ServSafe/Food Manager certification, and CA driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in large-scale food preparation/cooking is required.
• Valid ServSafe or Food Manager Certificate is required.
• Valid California driver’s license, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• High-volume meal production following standardized recipes and planning sheets.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation in compliance with HACCP and state/federal regulations.
• Operate and maintain cook-chill production line and equipment; perform basic repairs as needed.
• Train personnel on equipment use, SOPs, and food safety practices.
• Maintain logs for cooking, cooling, and storage as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three (3) years of experience in large scale food preparation/cooking

Valid ServSafe or Food Manager Certificate

California driver’s license (if applicable)

Tools

Cook-chill equipment

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician in Oakland, CA. The role focuses on high-volume meal production, preparing foods per standardized recipes, and ensuring sanitation in a central kitchen serving multiple sites.

Responsibilities include operating cook-chill equipment, maintaining logs, and assisting with training of staff. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of large-scale food prep, ServSafe/Food Manager certification, and CA driver’s