Cook [ESP3699]

Wasatch Elementary; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wasatch Elementary in Ogden, Utah is hiring a part-time Cook (ESP3699) to prepare and serve meals for students and staff. You will operate standard kitchen equipment, maintain sanitation, and help with inventory and reporting of food usage.

Starting immediately, you’ll join a busy school kitchen, ensure accuracy in portions and records, and provide courteous service in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in food preparation.
• Food Handler Permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook the main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads, etc. using standardized recipes.
• Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays, dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.
• Between meal times, refill and refresh condiment bars, serving lines, etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers, clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.
• Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets, gloves and other required coverings.
• Set up plates and utensils for students.
• Assist in recording the commodities used, production records and other federally required reporting measures.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Cook [ESP3699]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929912

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Nov 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification Title: Food Service Worker I

Title: Cook

Calendar : F1, School Days

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 20 Step 1 Hours: 4/Day 20/Week

Location: Wasatch Elementary

*Experienced kitchen substitute worker preferred*

General Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff; the cleaning of equipment, utensils, and preparation and serving areas; and the accurate accounting and reporting of federally required measures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook the main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads, etc. using standardized recipes.
• Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays, dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.
• Between meal times, refill and refresh condiment bars, serving lines, etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers, clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.
• Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets, gloves and other required coverings.
• Set up plates and utensils for students.
• Assist in recording the commodities used, production records and other federally required reporting measures.
• Operate various types of institutional food preparation equipment such as slicers, pressure cookers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Track and record the type of meals served to each student and staff, and the amount paid, if appropriate, as they go through the services lines.
• Orient student lunch helpers, as needed.
• Provide exceptional appropriate customer service in the serving of food.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain the dishwasher area.
• Clean kitchen equipment and entire kitchen and serving area.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Put away pots, pans, trays and utensils after washing is complete.
• Perform preparation as needed for future meals.
• Perform or assist with major cleaning or seasonal cleaning activities.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• Cleans sinks.
• May assist with equipment inventory at the end of the school year.
• May wash laundry (towels, clothes).
• Orient student lunch helpers.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• May inspect and accept produce and other food items when delivered.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in food preparation.
• Food Handler Permit.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position requires arduous physical effort with moderate hazards and discomforts.
• The physical effort is strenuous and continuous, and the work involves the operation of potentially hazardous equipment as fryers, slicers and pressure cookers.
• The position requires constant standing or walking and requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• On warm days, the cooking equipment heats the work area to uncomfortably high temperatures.
• Requires moderate mental concentration in preparing foods, adjusting recipes, and in determining preparation times and amounts of food required.
• Timing of preparation steps is extremely important; cooks experience considerable pressure in meeting required times, in avoiding mistakes, and in working at the pace required.
• Involves routine contact with other cooks and with students; interaction with the students requires understanding and interpersonal skills.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.99 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Amy Woolsey , CNP Supervisor
• District Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]