Elementary Cook

Windsor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Public Schools in Windsor, CT, is seeking an Elementary School Cook for John F. Kennedy Elementary School. This 6.5-hour day, 10-month position follows the school calendar with a salary of $18.79 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals, oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures food safety, and maintains production records and related documentation. The role offers opportunities to work with food service staff, support dietary

Qualifications

• School food service or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and production schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift food service supplies/equipment.
• Food safety certification preferred or required within applicable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, menus, and production needs.
• Portion and serve meals while following meal pattern requirements.
• Monitor food quantities and adjust production as needed based on meal counts.
• Assist with serving line setup, meal service, and cleanup.
• Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department requirements.
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and stocking of food and supplies.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Assist with approved special diet and allergy accommodations.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food Safety

Food Prep

Sanitation

Recipe Following

Team Leadership

Job description

• Position Type: Food Services/ Cafeteria Worker
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Elementary School Cook

Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 10-month position following the school calendar Salary: $18.79 /hour for the 2026-2027 school year

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the Windsor BOE Custodian, Maintenance, Food Service and Safety Monitor Employees (UPSEU) and the Windsor Board of Education's collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position for academic year 2026-2027 is $18.79/ hour. This position includes paid sick and personal time. Please see collective bargaining agreement for more detail regarding all available types of leave provided. All full-time employees participate in the Town of Windsor Defined Contribution Plan. All full-time employees may choose to enroll in full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as several optional retirement account options, long term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance and more.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals and overseeing the daily operation of an assigned elementary school kitchen. The Cook works independently and provides direction to Food Service staff to ensure safe, efficient, and timely meal service.

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, menus, and production needs.
• Portion and serve meals while following meal pattern requirements.
• Monitor food quantities and adjust production as needed based on meal counts.
• Assist with serving line setup, meal service, and cleanup.
• Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department requirements.
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and stocking of food and supplies.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Assist with approved special diet and allergy accommodations.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• School food service, institutional, or commercial cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and production schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift food service supplies/equipment.
• Food safety certification preferred or required within applicable timeframe.

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Danielle Batchelder, Chief of Operations / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000. District 504 Coordinator: Mary Cristofaro, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000.