Cook, TEMPORARY (SVMS)

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 is seeking a TEMPORARY Cook at Sierra Vista Middle School in Sunnyside, WA. Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or GED and relevant food service permits. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and ensuring nutrition compliance throughout the school day.

The position reports to the Nutrition Services Director, is a PSE Food Service unit, and runs about 135 days. Wages start at $24.11 per hour with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Washington Food & Beverage Service permit required.
• Pre-employment physical and valid ID/background checks.
• Experience in school food service or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cooking, preparing, and serving nutritious meals.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and service areas.
• Replenish food during meal service periods.
• Store unused food properly and dispose safely.
• Prepare an itemized order list from the menu.
• Monitor nutrition to meet mandated guidelines.
• Regularly clean refrigerator and storeroom per schedule.
• Perform other duties to ensure an efficient operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety & sanitation

Basic math

Kitchen utensils & equipment

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit

ASFSA/WSFSA certification

Job description

Cook, TEMPORARY (SVMS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984721

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required : Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE:Cook, TEMPORARY (SVMS)

LOCATION: Sierra Vista Middle School

DATE POSTED: 11/05/2026

JOB NUMBER:CL090-27-08

HOURS/DAYS:5.0/TBD (Approximately 135 Days)

BENEFITS: PSE Food Service Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Food Service

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
• Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu.
• Monitors students’ food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
• Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.
• Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred.
• ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Licenses/Special Requirements

Pre-employmentphysical examination required for new employees

Valid photo identification

Social Security Card

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance

EVALUATION:

* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

Last Revision (date): October 27, 2026; June 12, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.11 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required