Cook Durango High School

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing available

One-time signing bonus

Job summary

Durango High School is seeking a Cook to assist in the cafeteria, preparing and serving meals and maintaining kitchen operations. The role runs seven hours per day with full-time benefits and includes responsibilities such as cashiering and basic inventory duties.

Experience in kitchen prep or cooking is preferred; education requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A one-time signing bonus of $1,575 is offered for staff newly hired to the district, pro-rated if starting late.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Kitchen experience in food service preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cafeteria Manager with food prep and service for the National School Lunch Program.
• Stock serving line and equipment for meals.
• Sanitize dishes, equipment, floors, and tables after service.
• Operate POS lunch system and act as cashier.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist with opening/closing kitchen operations and stocking.

Skills

Food service

Cashiering

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Cook at Durango High School. Position is seven (7) hours per day and includes full time benefits. Experience preferred. Begins August 31, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a one-time $1575 bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start).

• Job Title:** Cook **Pay Grade: **ESP Salary Schedule
• Job Family:** Food Services **FLSA Status: **Non-exempt
• Department: **Student Nutrition **Prepared/Revised Date:** July 1, 2015, rev. 7/1/18,7/1/20; 7/1/24
• Typical Work Year:** 9 months

SUMMARY: Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

• Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.
• Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in the commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
• Cross train in all positions, including manager position.
• Operates the POS lunch system and serve as the cashier.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage and stocking of inventory.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

EXPERIENCE

Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

None required. First Aide/CPR/AED training preferred. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.
• Cashiering skills preferred.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of large volume food production, serving and sanitizing equipment, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers and cleaning agents.
• Normal office equipment such as personal computer printer, copier, fax, phone system, e-mail.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100 Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].