School Cook

The Family, Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Family, Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time kitchen supervisor to prepare meals and supervise volunteers. The role requires cooking to approved recipes, maintaining CACFP/SFSP guidelines, and ensuring clean, sanitary kitchen operations.

You will plan weekly menus, monitor inventory, and host family and youth cooking classes both in person and virtually.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Certification in ServSafe or willingness to become certified upon hire and renew certification every five years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, appliances, and utensils.
• Create weekly menus that align with CACFP and SFSP guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of food and supplies, including organizing the kitchen and its inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Host culinary cooking classes for families and youth, both in-person and virtual.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Passion for cooking

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Schedule will be anywhere from 25-30hours a week, and must be ok working with children.

Here are the details:

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes and dietary guidelines
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, appliances, and utensils.
• Create weekly menus that align with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of food and supplies, including organizing the kitchen and its inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Host culinary cooking classes for families and youth, both in-person and virtual.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of CACFP and SFSP guidelines preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Passion for cooking and promoting healthy eating habits.
• Certification in ServSafe or willingness to become certified upon hire and renew certification every five years.
• Must be able to pass a background screening.