Cook [ESP3904]

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

Job summary

New Bridge Elementary in Ogden, UT is seeking a part-time Cook to assist in preparing and serving meals for students and staff. The role includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness, tracking inventory, and recording federally required measures.

The position requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a Food Handler Permit, with duties spanning meal prep, equipment operation, and customer service in a school setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads using recipes.
• Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays and dressings.
• Refill condiment bars and serving lines between meals; weigh leftovers and clean service areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Customer service

POS data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Cook [ESP3904]

Ogden City School District New Bridge Elementary - Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940929

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 6:00 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: 5/Day 25/Week

Location: New Bridge 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 other duties as assigned, which may include data entry at the Point of Sale.
• Survey student preferences for a la carte sales.
• Reconcile a la carte sales with money received and food items sold.
• Where applicable, prepare food for transport and safe delivery and service of perishable food items.
• Remove kitchen area trash.
• Put away supplies.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• 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
• New Bridge Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]