Cook III

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook III at CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL in Independence, Oregon oversees food services for students and staff, plans menus, maintains sanitary kitchen, directs staff and volunteers, and ensures nutritional requirements are met.

The role requires leadership in a school cafeteria environment, with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency in food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverage items for serving to students and staff efficiently.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Directs assigned personnel, student workers and volunteers.
• Estimates food preparation amounts to meet meal requirements and minimize waste.
• Implements menu plans to meet students' nutritional requirements.
• Inspects items for quantity and health standards.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Cook III

CENTRAL SD 13J CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - Independence, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Central School District 13J

Job Details

Job ID: 5895644

Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

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 the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Directs assigned personnel, student workers and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them in performing their functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
• Implements menu plans for the purpose of meeting students' mandated daily nutritional requirements.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, 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.
• Overseeing site operations for the purpose of providing safe and efficient food services in compliance with mandated nutritional requirements and health standards.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. menu production records) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements 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 one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $21.12 to $23.83 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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