Food Service Assistant Cook

Ronan Middle School; Ronan (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronan School District No.30 Ronan Middle School in Ronan, Montana invites applications for a Food Service Assistant Cook to assist in breakfast and lunch preparation, serving, and related duties across the school kitchen. The role requires a high school diploma, 18+ years, good communication, ability to follow instructions, food handling, and the stamina to stand and lift.

Starting date is April 14, 2026; salary is $17.54 per hour, with benefits according to the district schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine food preparation and serving.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Supervise student helpers in the kitchen/cafeteria.
• Transport food to other school locations as assigned.
• Maintain inventory of food and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food handling

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant Cook

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This job is also posted in Ronan School District 30

Job Details

Job ID: 5616945

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 14, 2026

Job Description

JOB GOAL: To assist in any area of food preparation, transporting and serving breakfast and lunch within the School District No.30.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with speed and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prepare food, including meats and other main dishes, salads, sandwiches,desserts, work with portion control, and handle money
• Ability to learn to operate industrial dishwashers, mixers, ovens, other related school kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils
• Ability to supervise student helpers who work in the kitchen/cafeteria
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
  • A. Moderate degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • B. Frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and prolonged periods of standing
  • C. Exposure to noise, heat, cold, hot and cold surfaces, and sharp and moving equipment
  • D. Requires coordination and dexterity to prepare foods
  • E. Ability to move freely around the kitchen and storage areas to perform food preparation and food serving duties
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the routine preparation duties, (i.e., food preparation, set up serving areas, etc.)
• Assist in the serving of the food to students and staff making sure that supplies of food and beverages are maintained and spills cleaned up
• Assist in the cleaning up, putting food away, storing equipment, washing dishes,scrubbing pans, cleaning food serving areas, sinks, tables, etc.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of food and equipment
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff
• Transport food to other school locations as assignedParticipate in in-service programs as assigned
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the School District No.30
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may deem to be appropriate to the Administration.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. (May be completed at District Office - $30.00 by appointment)
• Pre-employment physical required
• Must possess a valid Food Handler's Certificate (training available in house after hire)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.54 to $17.54 Per Hour

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Camille Delaurenti , Secretary to the Superintendent
• District Office
• Phone: [phone] ext. 7200
• Email: [e-mail]