School Lunch Cook

Ithaca Waldorf; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for one child

Job summary

Ithaca Waldorf School is seeking a reliable School Lunch Cook to prepare wholesome meals for students and staff. The role runs immediately through June 30, 2027, on a 62.5% part-time schedule, typically 9:00am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilites include sourcing ingredients, cooking, serving, and cleanup for 30–60 meals daily, with emphasis on fresh, organic, and locally sourced foods from on-campus or local farms. Tuition remission is offered for one child.

Qualifications

• Have experience cooking for groups, ideally in a school or community setting.
• Are passionate about healthy, local food and enjoy feeding children.
• Can follow safety and cleanliness standards in a commercial kitchen.
• Work well independently, while being part of a larger school team.
• Bring warmth, positivity, and flexibility to their work.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient sourcing, prep, cooking, serving, and clean‑up.
• Prepare and serve 30–60 meals per day for students and staff.

Skills

Group cooking

Healthy local food

Kitchen safety

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Beginning immediately, open until filled.Hourly Wage: $21-26/hour, based on experience
62.5% part-time position, now through June on academic schedule

Join our mission to nourish children with healthy, farm-to-table meals!

Ithaca Waldorf School seeks a reliable and motivated School Lunch Cook to prepare and serve delicious, wholesome meals for our students and staff. This position begins immediately and runs through June 30, 2027.

Our school lunch program emphasizes fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. With many ingredients harvested from our on-campus educational farm or sourced from local farms, we aim to connect children with the food they eat and foster lifelong healthy habits. The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving 30–60 meals per day, typically working Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm according to our academic calendar, including ingredient sourcing, prep, cooking, serving, and clean‑up.

• Have experience cooking for groups, ideally in a school or community setting
• Are passionate about healthy, local food and enjoy feeding children
• Can follow safety and cleanliness standards in a commercial kitchen
• Work well independently, while being part of a larger school team
• Bring warmth, positivity, and flexibility to their work

Benefits include:

• Tuition remission for one child

About Us

Ithaca Waldorf School is an independent, not-for-profit school authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. We are a full member of WECAN and a developing member of AWSNA. Our 67-acre campus of forests, fields, and working farm provides a rich environment for experiential, nature-based learning.

Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, and offers a vibrant cultural life and stunning natural beauty. www.visitithaca.com

Equity and Inclusion

The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.