School Kitchen Cook — Fresh, Nutritious Meals, Scratch Cooking

Gilbert-Community-School-District; Gilbert (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilbert Community School District is seeking a High School Cook at Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Iowa. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school kitchen under USDA regulations, with attention to food safety and portion control.

The position is part-time (6 hours) per day, reports to the Kitchen Manager, with a starting salary of $18.00 per hour and eligible for additional compensation for qualifying experience or food safety certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and verbal instructions with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and lunch menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Cook and assemble menu items using commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining product quality and portion consistency.
• Support district scratch cooking initiatives and implement standardized recipes.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients for meal service.
• Set up serving lines and ensure food is held and served at proper temperatures.
• Accurately portion and replenish food throughout meal service.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and serve students as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service while building positive relationships with students, staff, and coworkers.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to support nutritional compliance and cost control.
• Complete required production records, temperature logs, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Receive, rotate, label, and properly store food and supplies using FIFO inventory practices.
• Assist with inventory management by notifying leadership of supply needs and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, serving areas, and dishwashing areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Participate in the daily rotation of dishwashing, cleaning, and other kitchen support duties.
• Follow all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including HACCP procedures.
• Support special meals, catering, and district events as assigned.
• Assist with training new employees as requested.
• Fill in other positions as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Gilbert Community School District is seeking a High School Cook at Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Iowa. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school kitchen under USDA regulations, with attention to food safety and portion control.

The position is part-time (6 hours) per day, reports to the Kitchen Manager, with a starting salary of $18.00 per hour and eligible for additional compensation for qualifying experience or food safety certification.