School Cook - Part Time

Roaring Fork School District; United States; On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid personal time

Parental leave

Retirement plan CO PERA

Employee Assistance

Discounted ski passes

Job summary

Roaring Fork School District is seeking a School Cook responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals at designated schools. The role includes following standardized recipes, maintaining portion control, and ensuring a clean, orderly kitchen.

Responsibilities also cover inventory reporting, checking deliveries, adhering to SOPs, and supporting daily kitchen operations under supervision. The position requires readiness to work on time and coordinate substitutes when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program.
• Familiar with kitchen safety and equipment procedures.
• Understanding of SOPs and sanitary guidelines.
• Awareness of HACCP policy and guidelines.
• Experience with delivery and inventory procedures.
• Ability to organize and run lunchroom procedures.
• Prepare and serve food attractively and maintain sanitary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves menu items as directed by the Manager.
• Maintains correct portion control in serving.
• Stores leftovers and assists in all cleanup.
• Reports inventory and checks deliveries against invoices.
• Keeps work area clean and adheres to SOPs.
• Understands NSLP regulations and works independently when needed.

Skills

National School Lunch Program

Kitchen and equipment safety

Standard Operating Procedures

Sanitary guidelines

HACCP policy

Delivery and inventory procedures

Lunchroom procedures

Food presentation

Tools

POS

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

Experience:

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.

HOURLY RATE AND DAYS WORKED

Hourly rate: $22.80 - $28.75 depending on experience

Work schedule: M - F

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 21.4% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance program and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

• full district paid employee health benefits
• voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage
• paid personal time,
• paid parental leave for mothers and fathers
• a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 21.4% of an employee's wages each month
• Employee Assistance program
• access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

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

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 9:31:04 AM CST.