Cook II- Temporary for 26-27 school year

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Elementary in Independence, Oregon seeks a Cook II for the 2026-27 school year, starting immediately. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen, and ensuring budgeted operations. This is a temporary, full‑time position under the Food Service department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nutrition staff, handling food inventories, and addressing inquiries about meals. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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 include adhering to safety practices and operating equipment used in food service.
• KNOWLEDGE includes basic math, reading and following instructions, and understanding written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverages for serving to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and serving areas for sanitary conditions.
• Inventories food items and supplies to ensure availability.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for safety and sanitation.
• Prepares food to meet nutritional and meal requirements.
• Responds to inquiries about meals and costs.
• Serves prepared food to meet nutritional requirements.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Basic math

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Cook II- Temporary for 26-27 school year

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

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job reports to Cook III, Nutrition Director and Business Manager

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: Full Time

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]