School Cook (30 hours per week)

Roaring Fork School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental plans

Paid personal time

Parental leave

Colorado PERA retirement plan (employe

Discounted ski passes

Job summary

Roaring Fork School District seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare, serve, and clean up meals at Basalt High School. You will follow standardized recipes, learn all kitchen duties, and manage portions while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires knowledge of NSLP, adherence to SOPs, and ability to handle inventory and deliveries. This position offers full benefits and a competitive hourly rate, with a schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
• Ability to follow Kitchen SOPs and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with sanitary guidelines and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding HACCP policy and guidelines for food safety.
• Experience with inventory procedures and delivery checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve menu items as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain proper portion control and attractive food presentation.
• Keep work area clean and organized; adhere to SOPs.
• Record leftovers, deliveries, and inventory; report discrepancies.
• Assist in cleaning and daily kitchen operations; arrive on time.

Skills

NSLP knowledge

Kitchen safety procedures

SOPs

Sanitary guidelines

HACCP guidelines

Inventory procedures

Job description

Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, the Cook prepares, serves and cleans up after meals at designated schools.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from Kitchen Manager and Food Services Director.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Prepares, cooks and serves menu items as planned and directed by the Manager; follows prescribed standardized recipes.
• Learns and becomes familiar with responsibilities assigned to all cooks, including the POS.
• Maintains correct portion control in serving menu items.
• Stores and record all left-overs at the end of each day.
• Assists in all areas of clean up.
• Checks duties for next day and organizes all supplies needed.
• Reports inventory to Manager.
• Checks off deliveries against invoices.
• Maintains orderly and clean work area; adheres to rigid standard operating procedures. (SOPs)
• Understands the regulations and philosophies of the National School Lunch Program.
• Assumes necessary daily duties of the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Arrives at work on time and be ready for work at the scheduled start time; accurately records time worked.
• Arranges for a substitute when taking time off.
• Is courteous and professional to co-workers, students and faculty.
• Attends trainings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• National School Lunch Program
• Kitchen and equipment safety procedures
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Sanitary guidelines and safe food handling practices
• HACCP policy and guidelines
• Delivery and inventory procedures

Ability to:

• Organize and carryout lunchroom procedures
• Acquaint themselves with every procedure and all equipment in the lunchroom
• Maintain orderly and clean work area
• Prepare and serve food in an attractive manner
• Adhere to sanitary standards
• Interpret and apply District policies and procedures.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Adhere to food service dress code standards

Experience & Training Guidelines

Preferred experience in the food service industry and ability to pass a criminal background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching and pulling. Operate electrical utensils and appliances. Operate gas or electric stove and oven. May be working with escaping steam, water pressure, high temperatures, hot grease, slippery floors, moving machines and sharp objects. Must lift up to 20 pounds without assistance and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Location

Basalt High School

HOURLY RATE AND DAYS WORKED

Hourly rate: $22.80 - $28.75 depending on experience
Work schedule: M - F /6 hours per day

Days worked: 176 days/year (with paid personal time,, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits

The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal time, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance program and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

For more information please contact Octavio Maese: [e-mail],