Head Cook – 8.0 hours/day @ McFarland Middle School

MCFARLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

McFarland Middle School in Othello, WA is seeking a Head Cook for 8.0 hours per day to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare and cook meals meeting mandated nutrition standards and help oversee kitchen staff and records.

Responsibilities include inventory management, safety compliance, and collaborating with the Food Service Director to ensure smooth operation across campus. A high school diploma and food handler permit are required, with potential for extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of Head/Asst. Cook Test with a minimum passing score of 80%. (Head/Asst. Cooks as of 10/17/18 are grandfathered in)
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates punctuality, reliability, good personal hygiene and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must obtain food handlers permit within 14 days of employment and maintain current card thereafter.
• Proficient in basic computer use, including email communications, online training platforms, and other software applications relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items in compliance with mandated nutritional requirements. Modify recipes to meet meal standards, verify quality of food items and supplies, and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Assist the Food Service Director in coordination the daily duties of the Assistant Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to ensure smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.
• Complete and maintain daily electronic production records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety logs in accordance with local, state and federal health regulations.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Order food and supplies and manage inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
• Scan student meals using current district point-of-sale software.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours and perform work related duties at other building locations as requested by the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Head Cook – 8.0 hours/day @ McFarland Middle School

Othello School District #147 MCFARLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL - Othello, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925702

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Head Cook – 8.0 hours/day @ McFarland Middle School (Primary Location)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items in compliance with mandated nutritional requirements. Modify recipes to meet meal standards, verify quality of food items and supplies, and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Assist the Food Service Director in coordination the daily duties of the Assistant Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to ensure smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.
• Complete and maintain daily electronic production records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety logs in accordance with local, state and federal health regulations.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Order food and supplies and manage inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
• Scan student meals using current district point-of-sale software.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours and perform work related duties at other building locations as requested by the Dining Services Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physically able to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.
• Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
• Must be able to work safely in and around hot surfaces.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting and bending.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of competency skill test (Head/Asst. Cook Test) with a minimum passing score of 80%. (Head/Asst. Cooks as of 10/17/18 are grandfathered in)
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates punctuality, reliability, good personal hygiene and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must obtain food handlers permit with 14 days of employment and maintain current card thereafter.
• Proficient in basic computer use, including email communications, online training platforms, and other software applications relevant to the position.

Terms of Employment

Starting Date: TBD

Salary: Per PSE CBA - Schedule A

Hours: Per Position Listed Above

Contracted Days: 181 work days & 7 holidays (188 total contracted days)

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765308827/othelloschoolsorg/dyymano0iccm12rscyrx/PSE-3.pdf

Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Name and/or Title*: Sandra Villarreal, Executive Director of Human Resources Address: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Telephone Number: 509-488-2659 Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Name and/or Title*: Heidi Wagner, Director of Special Education Address: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Telephone Number: 509-488-2659 Email: [e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator Name and/or Title*: Sandra Villarreal, Executive Director of Human Resources Address: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Telephone Number: 509-488-2659 Email: [e-mail]

School districts must include a nondiscrimination statement in any publication that is disseminated on an annual or periodic basis to all students, parents, guardians, participants, applicants, employees, stakeholders, or unions and professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the school district. This includes district publications as well as building publications.

Some examples include:

• Announcements and bulletins
• Flyers and brochures
• Course catalogs
• Employment application forms and recruitment materials
• Staff and student handbooks
• School newsletters
• School calendars
• District website

Routine letters or daily announcements do not need to include the statement, although a school may choose to include the statement on these publications.

El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, situación de sinhogarismo, estatus migratorio o de ciudadanía, discapacidad, neurodivergencia, uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio, edad, ni condición de veterano con baja honorable o militar, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminación:

Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles Nombre y/o cargo*: Sandra Villarreal, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos Dirección: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Número de teléfono: 509-488-2659 Correo electrónico: [e-mail]

Coordinador de la Sección 504/ADA Nombre y/o cargo*: Heidi Wagner, Directora de Educación Especial Dirección: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Número de teléfono: 509-488-2659 Correo electrónico: [e-mail]

Coordinador del Título IX Nombre y/o cargo*: Sandra Villarreal, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos Dirección: 1025 S 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344 Número de teléfono: 509-488-2659 Correo electrónico: [e-mail]

Los distritos escolares deben incluir una declaración de no discriminación en cualquier publicación que se distribuya anualmente o periódicamente a todos los estudiantes, padres, tutores, participantes, solicitantes, empleados, partes interesadas, sindicatos y organizaciones profesionales que tengan convenios colectivos o acuerdos profesionales con el distrito escolar. Esto incluye tanto las publicaciones del distrito como las de los centros educativos.

Algunos ejemplos incluyen:

• Anuncios y boletines
• Volantes y trípticos
• Catálogos de cursos
• Formularios de solicitud de empleo y materiales de reclutamiento
• Manuales para el personal y los estudiantes
• Boletines escolares
• Calendarios escolares
• Sitio web del distrito

Las cartas rutinarias o los comunicados diarios no necesitan incluir la declaración, aunque la escuela puede optar por incluirla en estas publicaciones.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.51 to $31.07 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brett Getz , Human Resources Coordinator
• OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]