School Cafeteria Cook - Morning Shift, Impactful Service

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare, cook, and serve meals for students and special events. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and accurate food production records within a school environment.

Candidates should have knowledge of food safety, ability to read recipes, basic math, and strong teamwork. Sign language proficiency is valued to support communication with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food production for 1 year or equivalent.
• Completion of a military, vocational, or community college program in commercial cooking is acceptable.
• State executive branch experience with six months of full-time work as a Food Service Worker is eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve students for daily meal service and for special events.
• Maintain maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies; order food and supplies as needed.
• Maintain food production records.
• Test new or revised recipes and suggest changes.
• Receive deliveries and stock, organize, and maintain storage areas.
• Provide on-the-job training and assist in directing food service workers, students, and sub staff.

Skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Mathematics

Sign language

Teamwork

Lifting

Job description

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare, cook, and serve meals for students and special events. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and accurate food production records within a school environment.

Candidates should have knowledge of food safety, ability to read recipes, basic math, and strong teamwork. Sign language proficiency is valued to support communication with students and staff.