High School Cook

Gilbert-Community-School-District; Gilbert (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilbert Community School District is seeking a High School Cook at Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Iowa. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school kitchen under USDA regulations, with attention to food safety and portion control.

The position is part-time (6 hours) per day, reports to the Kitchen Manager, with a starting salary of $18.00 per hour and eligible for additional compensation for qualifying experience or food safety certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and verbal instructions with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and lunch menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Cook and assemble menu items using commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining product quality and portion consistency.
• Support district scratch cooking initiatives and implement standardized recipes.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients for meal service.
• Set up serving lines and ensure food is held and served at proper temperatures.
• Accurately portion and replenish food throughout meal service.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and serve students as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service while building positive relationships with students, staff, and coworkers.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to support nutritional compliance and cost control.
• Complete required production records, temperature logs, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Receive, rotate, label, and properly store food and supplies using FIFO inventory practices.
• Assist with inventory management by notifying leadership of supply needs and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, serving areas, and dishwashing areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Participate in the daily rotation of dishwashing, cleaning, and other kitchen support duties.
• Follow all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including HACCP procedures.
• Support special meals, catering, and district events as assigned.
• Assist with training new employees as requested.
• Fill in other positions as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

High School Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921036
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Cook
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Status: Part time 6 hr
Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour. Additional compensation is available for qualifying experience, education, food safety certification

Basic Function

Responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals in accordance with USDA regulations, district recipes, and food safety standards. Maintains a clean, organized kitchen while supporting efficient daily meal service for students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Prepare breakfast and lunch menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Cook and assemble menu items using commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining product quality and portion consistency.
• Support district scratch cooking initiatives and implement standardized recipes.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients for meal service.
• Set up serving lines and ensure food is held and served at proper temperatures.
• Accurately portion and replenish food throughout meal service.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and serve students as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service while building positive relationships with students, staff, and coworkers.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to support nutritional compliance and cost control.
• Complete required production records, temperature logs, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Receive, rotate, label, and properly store food and supplies using FIFO inventory practices.
• Assist with inventory management by notifying leadership of supply needs and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, serving areas, and dishwashing areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Participate in the daily rotation of dishwashing, cleaning, and other kitchen support duties.
• Follow all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including HACCP procedures.
• Support special meals, catering, and district events as assigned.
• Assist with training new employees as requested.
• Fill in other positions as needed.

Specifications/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and verbal instructions with attention to detail.

Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort

Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort. Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Mobility required. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a school kitchen setting. Frequently exposed to heat, steam, cleaning chemicals, noise, and commercial kitchen equipment. Work involves standing for extended periods while maintaining a fast-paced work environment. Regular work hours and days are established by the Board-approved calendar.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Vic Vanderpool
• 103 Matthews Dr
• Gilbert, Iowa , Iowa 50105-1024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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