Cook - Part Time

Gloucester Public Schools System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Gloucester Public Schools System East Veterans Elementary School in Gloucester, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for students and staff. The role includes maintaining a clean kitchen and assisting with meal service under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director.

The position requires a high school diploma and Serve-Safe Certification, with 2 years of cooking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Cooking and food preparation experience preferred (2 years).
• Serve-Safe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares large-scale meals by planning cooking schedules based on menu requirements.
• Oversees cooking tasks for meats, vegetables, salads and other foods.
• Maintains records and requisitions supplies as needed.
• Processes student and adult meal payments on school meal accounts.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen area and equipment after each use.
• Supervises kitchen staff in absence of Kitchen Manager.

Skills

POS system

Cooking experience

Education

High school diploma

Serve-Safe Certification

Job description

Gloucester Public Schools System East Veterans Elementary School - Gloucester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Cook - Part Time

Job Details

• Job ID: 5899669
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Position Type: Part-time
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director, the cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals for students and staff. This role also includes ensuring food items are distributed efficiently and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Welcome to East Veterans Elementary School

Every day matters and everybody belongs in the Gloucester Public Schools. The Gloucester Public Schools serve nearly 2,900 students in the historic coastal city of Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The district boasts a diverse student body and values how families who come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures create the richness and vitality that exist in our school communities.In the Gloucester Public Schools:-Our educators and staff care about their students, who they are, where they come from, and who they can become;-Our educators get to know their students because they know that when students are connected to a teacher, aclass, or their school, students are better able to do their best work;-We work together to get better every day;-Making our schools extraordinary is about the work we do every day with each other to hone our craft, strengthenour instruction, engage students, and deepen student learning;-We aim to be extraordinary because we can be, and because our children, the children of the great city ofGloucester, deserve it and should expect it from their schools.Our district includes a high school serving grades 9 through 12; a middle school for grades 6 through 8; four GradesK through 5 elementary schools; a preschool; and a high school alternative program.Our Strategic Plan for Ongoing Improvement has four priorities:-Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School-Strengthen Instruction and Better Connect General and Special Education-Strengthen Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support-Strengthen Special Education Through Improved Coordination of Services and Specialized InstructionMission Statement:Veterans' Memorial School will respect students and respect each other focusing on their strengths and capacities, leading to their high self-esteem. We will strive to meet all of our students' academic, emotional and physical needs in a caring school environment. The Veterans' Memorial School experience will instill in its students a life-long love of learning and such values as honesty, diversity, respect, and compassion for others.

Job Requirements

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):
• Prepares large-scale meals by planning cooking schedules based on menu requirements.
• Performs and oversees a variety of cooking tasks, including the preparation and cooking of meats, vegetables, salads, and other foods using diverse methods.
• Maintains records and requisitions supplies as needed.
• Process student and adult payments on school meal accounts.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen area and equipment after each use.
• Completes a minimum of 4 hours of annual continual education/training.
• Serve as Kitchen Manager during absences as needed, including supervising kitchen staff in routine food preparation, service, and cleaning tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma (required).
• Cooking and food preparation experience, (required; 2 years preferred).
• Serve-Safe Certification (required).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Capable of performing physical tasks efficiently, including extended periods of standing, twisting, and bending; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, or crouching required.
• Proficient in quickly and accurately fulfilling customer orders and requests.
• Skilled in using the Point-of-Service (POS) system for daily operations, inventory tracking, and reporting.
• Able to reconcile daily income sheets and make bank deposits while filling in for Kitchen Manager.
• Enjoys working with children and ability to maintain positive interactions with students and staff.
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• STATUS: Part‑time (17.5 hours per week; 3.5 hours per day) - Starting 2026‑27 School Year
• SALARY: per Food Service – Teamsters Local Union contract - Salary Range $22.66 - $23.34
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Wendy Ng , Director of Food Services
• 32 Cherry Street
• Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]