Cook/Prep/Baker

South Burlington School District (VT); South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Burlington School District (VT) is seeking a Cook/Prep/Baker to assist in preparing and serving healthy meals for students and staff. You will follow approved menus, use standard recipes, and help with clean-up while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role may include cash handling and working at one or more district locations. Starting date is immediate; pay ranges $20.40–$22.44 per hour, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School or Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, cooking and baking following planned, approved menu.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and hygiene per health department rules.
• Operate food service equipment safely; knife/utensil safety and lifting.
• Assist with daily cleaning of dishes and kitchen areas.
• Record production quantities and temperatures on daily records.
• May handle cash transactions and ticket/money collection.
• Work toward nutrition guidelines and interact with students and staff.

Skills

Relevant experience

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Trade school degree

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Cook/Prep/Baker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960363

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Group: Non-Union Support Staff

Pay Grade: Non Exempt, Nutritional Services Pay Table Grade 5

Reports To: Nutritional Service Director

Summary: Under the general direction of a supervisor and consistent with department protocols and standards, assists in the preparation and serving of quality food to students and staff in a quick and pleasant manner. Assists in the clean-up process and cooperates with others to maintain district safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. May assist with cash handling duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Responsible for food preparation, cooking and baking to include:
• Demonstrating an understanding of the standards for the safe preparation, serving, and storage of foods and related equipment.
• Demonstrating an understanding of nutritional sources, meal components, portion size, special dietary needs, food-related allergens, and the guidelines for free and reduced meals.
• Demonstrating ability to recognize food quality and usability. Reads labels, other information for ingredients, and specifications for food preparation.
• Using tested, uniform recipes, prepares baked items, cooked items, and other food according to a planned, approved menu. Ensures that the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance, before it is served.
• Preparing food, serves meals, and maintains kitchen and food in accordance with local and state health department rules and school standards. Observes proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures in all aspects of daily duties.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines (e.g., hot foods, salad bar, and a la carte).
• Records production quantities and temperatures on daily records.
• Equipment Use and Care
• Demonstrates the correct methods for operating all food service equipment, knife/utensil safety, and lifting techniques.
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all dishes, trays, kitchen equipment, and work areas in accordance with department standards.
• Keeps facilities picked up, hazard free, and in cooperation with others to maintain a safe environment.
• Other Duties
• Contributes to an environment that promotes wise nutrition choices. Interacts positively with students, staff, and others in offering vs. serving situations.
• May operates a cash register and/or performs other payment related tasks such as collecting tickets and money and making change. May perform cash-settlement functions such as counting money and completing cash-related reports.
• Remains current on job related knowledge, including but not limited to: sanitation, food borne illness, food contamination, cooking and holding temperatures (safe food handling). May attend training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Work Responsibilities: Performs in a safe and responsible way at all times. Presents a neat, clean, and appropriately dressed manner. The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee's successful job performance. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies. The position may be assigned to one location, multiple locations and/or be required to float between locations based on the needs of the district. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.40 to $22.44 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rhonda Ketner , Director
• SBSD Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]