High School Cook

TeachIowa; Tripoli (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking High School Cook to assist with the preparation, service, and cleanup of nutritious meals for students and staff. The High School Cook will work as part of the school nutrition team and will follow established menus, recipes, food-safety procedures, district policies, and applicable regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude while working in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food-service, restaurant, institutional, or school nutrition experience preferred.
• Food-safety certification or willingness to obtain required training.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and other food-service personnel.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assists where assigned in the proper preparation of food on a daily basis.
• Assists with setting up servic areas and the portioning and serving of food items.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the food service areas and/or food utensils.
• Complies with all safety and health standards as set forth by state and federal regulations.
• Assists with care, cleaning, and regular maintenance of food service equipment.
• Attends meetings, in-services, education courses, and School Food Service Short Courses as required.
• Performs duties in a positive manner promoting positive public relations with employees, students, and general public.
• Performs other dutires as required by the Food Service Director.

Skills

Food-service experience

Food-safety certification

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

High School Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920767

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 10:12 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary

The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and service-oriented High School Cook to assist with the preparation, service, and cleanup of nutritious meals for students and staff.

The High School Cook will work as part of the school nutrition team and will follow established menus, recipes, food-safety procedures, district policies, and applicable regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced school food-service environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food-service, restaurant, institutional, or school nutrition experience preferred.
• Food-safety certification or willingness to obtain required training.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and other food-service personnel.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists where assigned in the proper preparation of food on a daily basis.
• Assists with setting up servic areas and the portioning and serving of food items.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the food service areas and/or food utensils.
• Complies with all safety and health standards as set forth by state and federal regulations.
• Assists with care, cleaning, and regular maintenance of food service equipment.
• Attends meetings, in-services, education courses, and School Food Service Short Courses as required.
• Performs duties in a positive manner promoting positive public relations with employees, students, and general public.
• Performs other dutires as required by the Food Service Director.

Terms of Employment

The High School Cook position is a school-year position. Work schedule, salary, benefits, and other terms of employment are established by the Tripoli Community School District Board of Education and applicable district policies and agreements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, food-safety requirements, and all required district trainings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tripoli Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Iowa law. The District is committed to providing an inclusive educational and work environment for all students and employees.

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Classification:Support Staff / Food Service – High School Cook

Reports To:Food Service Director and Building Principal

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Administration > Food Services

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Jacqueline Litwiller , HR Specialist
• Tripoli Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]