School Lunch Cook - Flexible Hours, Benefits Included

Eagle, CO; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

PERA retirement employer contribution

Ferie?ds paid

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Colorado Mountain College credits

Discounted Vail Resorts ski pass

Discounted Mountain Recreation Center

Job summary

Homestake Peak School is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for students in alignment with the school lunch program. The role requires handling large quantities of food, adhering to safety standards and following approved recipes. You will work under the Cafeteria Manager and Nutritional Services Director to ensure timely service and quality.

Ideal candidates have basic math and computer skills, and can maintain a clean, organized kitchen while supporting a flexible schedule across locations.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working with large quantities of food.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal calculations as normally acquired through completion of high school diploma/GED.
• Ability to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of sanitation in all food handling and storage practices.
• Keep a clean kitchen and lunch room environment and manage cleanup tasks.
• Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients per recipes approved by Colorado Department of Education and USDA.
• Take temperatures to ensure microbiological safety.
• Ensure the menu complies with directives from the Nutritional Services Director and CO Department of Education.
• Regulate portions according to NSLP standards.
• Plan daily production to meet service times and minimize waste.
• Operate the cafeteria POS system in the absence of the cafeteria manager. Make recipe adjustments with guidance.
• Collect data as required by NSLP (menu worksheets, meal counts).
• Maintain flexibility in schedule and location to meet operational needs.
• Operate and maintain ovens, grills, toasters, processors, slicers, dishwashers, steamers.
• Lift/carry boxes; manage incoming orders for two weeks at a time.
• Be cost-conscious with supplies and serving containers.
• Wash, dry, fold and store towels and aprons.
• Multi-task under time constraints and remain courteous with students and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading and writing

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Homestake Peak School is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for students in alignment with the school lunch program. The role requires handling large quantities of food, adhering to safety standards and following approved recipes. You will work under the Cafeteria Manager and Nutritional Services Director to ensure timely service and quality.

Ideal candidates have basic math and computer skills, and can maintain a clean, organized kitchen while supporting a flexible schedule across locations.