Cook [ESP3918]

OGDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ogden City School District is hiring a part-time Cook at East Ridge Elementary in Ogden, Utah. The role involves preparing and serving meals, cleaning equipment, and accurately reporting federally required measures. This position requires basic food preparation experience and a valid Food Handler Permit.

You will work in a school kitchen with daily meal service and supervision of student helpers. Starting date is immediate, with pay at $16.99 per hour. Benefit details are not specified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in food preparation.
• Food Handler Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily and assist in serving students and staff.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as fryers, slicers and pressure cookers.
• Maintain sanitation and safe handling procedures in all areas.
• Record commodities used and report production data as required.
• Assist with inventory, restocking and kitchen sanitation tasks.
• Provide courteous customer service during meals.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some experience in food preparation

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Cook [ESP3918]

Ogden City School District East Ridge Elementary - Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5967511

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification Title: Food Service Worker I

Title: Cook

Calendar: F, School Days

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 20 Step 1 Hours: 5/Day 25/Week

Location: East Ridge 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
• District Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]