School Cafeteria Lead Cook & Meal Programs

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Kitchen Assistant/Satellite Server to perform skilled cooking or baking under the Kitchen Manager. You may lead staff in meal preparation, serving and cleanup, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals following standardized procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, handling cash or meal counts, promoting nutrition, and collaborating with staff to meet emergencies and menu plans. Requires one year of food preparation experience and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Meet minimum qualifications for Assistant and Satellite Servers.
• 1 year of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation.
• Ability to utilize fundamentals of meal preparation.
• Skills to plan menus and adjust recipes.
• Competency to complete and maintain all records as requested and substitute as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve attractive, high quality meals following procedures and schedules.
• Complete tasks within time allocated.
• Comply with approved safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen, equipment, tables and storeroom as scheduled.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of food and supplies.
• Direct or assist staff in meal preparation tasks as needed.
• Maintain daily records and reports and submit to Kitchen Manager.
• Collect money and account for meals served.
• Maintain a plate count for meals served.
• Promote Culinary Services programs to increase meal participation.
• Assist staff in promoting proper nutrition.
• Establish cooperative working relations with others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Meal planning

Record keeping

Teamwork

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Kitchen Assistant/Satellite Server to perform skilled cooking or baking under the Kitchen Manager. You may lead staff in meal preparation, serving and cleanup, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals following standardized procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, handling cash or meal counts, promoting nutrition, and collaborating with staff to meet emergencies and menu plans. Requires one year of food preparation experience and strong teamwork.