School Cafeteria Cook — Part-Time with Benefits & Sign-On Bonus

Durango High School; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing available

Job summary

Durango High School seeks a part-time Cook to assist in preparing and serving meals in the school cafeteria. The role includes stock, cash handling, and maintaining a clean kitchen during a 30-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Experience in kitchen prep is preferred and benefits are included.

The position starts November 5, 2026, with favorable staff housing options available for the 2026/2027 year. A one-time bonus is offered for the 26/27 school year for staff newly hired to the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in kitchen prep or cooking preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cafeteria Manager in preparing and serving food for NSLP.
• Stock and set up serving line and equipment for meals.
• Sanitize dishes and kitchen areas after meals; maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Open/close kitchen, perform cleaning, storage and stocking duties.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Food service experience

Cashiering

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS lunch system

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Durango High School seeks a part-time Cook to assist in preparing and serving meals in the school cafeteria. The role includes stock, cash handling, and maintaining a clean kitchen during a 30-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Experience in kitchen prep is preferred and benefits are included.

The position starts November 5, 2026, with favorable staff housing options available for the 2026/2027 year. A one-time bonus is offered for the 26/27 school year for staff newly hired to the district.