High School Cook - HHS

Fort Thomas Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Thomas Independent Schools is seeking a full-time high school cook for immediate start. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a 7.5-hour workday.

Food service experience is preferred but not required, and the role involves assisting in meal preparation, cooking, serving, and maintaining sanitation standards. The cook will work closely with cafeteria staff and district nutrition personnel to ensure smooth, compliant meal service and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assisting in cooking and prepping food items according to recipes and dietary restrictions.
• Cooking of Meals: Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch according to district menus and recipes.
• Serving Meals: Serve students and staff and operate the point-of-sale system for meals.
• Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintain a clean kitchen and service area; sanitize surfaces and equipment.
• Inventory Management: Receive, rotate, and report shortages; assist with inventory control.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally with students and staff to support meal service.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Cafeteria Worker
  
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
  

Seeking a high school cook for a full-time (7.5 hours/day) position, beginning immediately. Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 2PM. Food service experience is preferred, but not required.

Essential Duties

• Food Preparation:
  • Assisting in cooking and prepping food items according to recipes and dietary restrictions.
  • Portioning food accurately for serving lines.
  • Maintaining proper food temperatures and handling procedures.
  • Setting up serving lines with food items.
• Cooking of Meals:
  • Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch meals according to standardized recipes, production records, and district menus.
  • Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, and other food preparation equipment.
  • Accurately complete production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and other required documentation.
  • Assist with inventory control by monitoring supplies and notifying supervisors of needed items.
  • Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff, school administrators, and district nutrition personnel to ensure efficient meal service.
• Serving Meals:
  • Serving food to students and staff in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Operating a point-of-sale system to collect payments and manage student meal accounts.
  • Verifying meal selections and dietary needs for students.
• Cleanliness and Sanitation:
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and serving area.
  • Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces and equipment.
  • Properly disposing of food waste and cleaning up spills.
• Inventory Management:
  • Receiving and storing food deliveries
  • Rotating stock to ensure freshness
  • Monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages
• Customer Service:
  • Interacting positively with students and staff in a professional manner

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned by principal or appropriate administrator.