Cook II

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTRAL SD 13J INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY in Independence, Oregon seeks a Cook II for a temporary 26-27 school-year assignment. The role covers meal preparation and service for students and staff, with duties to keep the food service area sanitary and compliant with safety standards.

Starting date is immediate. Wage range is $20.54 to $22.50 per hour. Full-time position; citizenship/residency or work visa may be required. Contact Alex Singer, Nutrition Director, for details.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety practices.
• Operate equipment used in food service.
• Perform basic math and read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Arrange food items for serving to students and staff.
• Clean utensils and prep areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Inventory food items and supplies.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Prepare meals to meet nutritional requirements.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food service knowledge

Job description

Cook II- Temporary for 26-27 school year

CENTRAL SD 13J INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY - Independence, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Central School District 13J

Job Details

Job ID: 5911693

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• We will actively recruit and fill any open positions with candidates who reflect the diversity of our students and community where possible.
• Assignment, location, times worked are subject to change based on program/staffing needs.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred.

Assignment, hours and location are subject to change based on staffing needs.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Cook II is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Functions

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inventories food items, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals. Serves prepared food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Other Functions
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment used in food service.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: equipment and materials utilized in food service; health standards and hazards; quantity cooking; and safety practices and procedures

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data, and consider a number of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem-solving with equipment is limited.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; working and communicating effectively with students, staff, and community; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required.

Position Type

Position Type: Full Time

Salary

Salary: $20.54 to $22.50 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alex Singer , Nutrition Director
• FOOD SERVICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]