School Kitchen Cook/Baker, 8a-2:30p, Full Benefits

Salnave Elementary; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation (DRS/TSA)

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Salnave Elementary in Cheney, WA seeks a Cook/Baker to prepare and serve meals for students and staff. The role runs 8 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 182 days.

Compensation ranges from $20.56 to $25.43 per hour, with degree stipends added for higher education levels. Starting immediately, the position reports to the Nutrition Services leadership and building principals. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and related work experience.
• Minimum two years of professional culinary arts with leadership experience.
• Must hold a current and valid food handler’s permit.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as culinary math skills.
• Membership in American Culinary Federation is preferred.
• ServeSafe certification is preferred.
• Previous cashier experience at point of sale preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare daily menu items according to district health requirements.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and appetizing presentation of all items.
• Assist kitchen leadership with prep lists and supplies for menu requirements.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen/work station with a clean‑as‑you‑go approach.
• Keep up-to-date recipes and directions for substitutes.
• Maintain production records of prepared food and temperatures.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary arts

Culinary math

Food safety

Language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServeSafe

Job description

Salnave Elementary in Cheney, WA seeks a Cook/Baker to prepare and serve meals for students and staff. The role runs 8 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 182 days.

Compensation ranges from $20.56 to $25.43 per hour, with degree stipends added for higher education levels. Starting immediately, the position reports to the Nutrition Services leadership and building principals. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.