FOOD SERVICE COOK IIB-PARK LAKES ELEMENTARY

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a Food Service Cook IIB for Park Lakes Elementary to prepare and serve nutritious meals and meet production deadlines. The role includes operating in accordance with HACCP standards, supporting food safety, and delivering quality service to students and staff.

The position requires prior food service experience, ability to follow directions in English, good communication with students and school staff, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Prior food service work experience.
• Ability to follow directions, read and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate with students, teachers, school administrators and other Food & Nutrition service-related personnel.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assume cook/baker responsibilities in absence.
• Follow daily work schedules for food production, service and cleaning.
• Participate in ongoing state-approved training and educational initiatives related to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Operate point-of-sale systems according to federal guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety rules, HACCP and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform kitchen duties including preparation, production, service, cleanup, and check-in orders.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver's License

Bilingual abilities (optional)

Job description

FOOD SERVICE COOK IIB-PARK LAKES ELEMENTARY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957863

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in the preparation and service of nutritionally adequate, reimbursable meals and being responsible for meeting production deadlines and assume responsibility for the quality of food products. The Food and Nutrition Services Assistant Cook and Assistant Baker will assume full responsibility for the cooking, baking of the Cook, and Baker (Assistant IIA).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume the cook/baker responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Follow daily work schedules for food production, service and cleaning.
• Participate in on-going t state-approved training and educational initiatives relating to Food & Nutrition Services including Foundations of Food School Service, Nutrition Quantity Cooking and Sanitation class.
• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service, using, good judgement and professionalism when interacting and communicating with the general public, students, parents and staff.
• Operate point-of-sale systems according to federal guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety rules, departmental procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and at all times, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Perform kitchen duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, pre-preparation, food production, service, backup, clean-up, and check-in orders, as needed.
• Assist with ordering, proper storage and inventories for all supplies and food items received.
• Follow written recipes and instructions for food preparation, record the time, amounts used in food preparation leftovers, and temperature on production worksheets.
• Operate food service equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensure recipes are followed correctly, record amounts used in food preparation and leftovers with time and temperature on production worksheets.
• Maintain a clean work environment by removing and disposing of garbage and waste and placing it at the back door of the kitchen.
• Ensure sanitation practices are adhered to, including compliance with personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Perform necessary cleaning (of food service equipment and facilities that does not require climbing.
• Drive vans to satellite sites for food delivery, gas, and clean, as directed.
• Drive refrigerated/freezer trucks between sites.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to the responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior food service work experience.
• Ability to follow directions, read and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate with students, teachers, school administrators and other Food & Nutrition service-related personnel.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Interacts daily with Food & Nutrition Services employees, students, district administrators, and others to ensure the department’s goals are being met in providing nourishing meals to students, that support student achievements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Perform necessary average lifting up to 30 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

o review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: PP-004.

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]