Food Service - Assistant Cooks

Browning Public Schools; Browning (MT); On-site; USD 25,967 - 28,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Browning Public Schools is seeking Assistant Cooks for the Food Services Department with 4 openings available. These positions are full-time, 187-day commitments requiring 8 hours per day. Applicants must be a high school graduate or GED and pass background checks.

The role involves assisting the Head Cook in various kitchen duties including food preparation, serving, and cleaning. The starting hourly rate is $18.85, increasing based on experience after a 90-day probation period.

Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in the food services field.
• Must have clean criminal record.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook in serving students and staff.
• Prepare and cook food.
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Experience in food services

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Food Service - Assistant Cooks (4 openings)

Building Shown is initial assignment and may change based on needs of the District.

Type

Food Services Department, 187-day positions, eight (8) hours per day. All positions are under Classified Labor Agreement. Supervised by Food Services/Warehouse Director, but works under and is directed by Head Cook on a day-to-day basis.

Eligibility

High school graduate or GED (must submit copy of diploma or certificate with application or certificate of enrollment in GED program.) Must have clean criminal record (no felony or multiple misdemeanors).

Duties

Assists the Head Cook in serving students and staff; prepares and cooks food; prepares dining and serving areas; cleans kitchen equipment, sweeps and mops floors; assists in planning daily work schedules. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Minimum one year experience in food services field; knowledge of and experience in food preparation, especially large quantities; physical ability to stand and exert at least 50 pounds force in lifting, carrying, etc. Preferred: Previous food preparation experience in a school/institutional setting. See job description for additional requirements.

Salary

Hourly rate per Classified scale: Assistant Cooks 2026-2027, Lane 1, starting at $18.85 (up to $20.47 DOE after successful completion of a 90 day-probationary period).

Benefits

Per Classified agreement; currently includes retirement, paid health insurance, and annual and sick leave (following waiting period).

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicant must pass drug test and criminal background check.

Closes

Open Until Filled

Browning Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act