School Nutrition Cook — 7.5h/day Morning Shift

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Services Cook at North High School in Davenport, IA. The role runs 7.5 hours per day during a 190-day school year calendar and pays $16.59 per hour, with duties covering food preparation, service setup, portioning, and sanitation in a school kitchen.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably ServSafe-certified, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure safe, high-quality meals for students and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ServSafe preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods using standardized recipes and school kitchen equipment.
• Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and serving food items.
• May assist with kitchen cleanup and proper storage of leftovers.
• Safely operates school kitchen equipment and monitors sanitation and safety.
• Assist in cost control through proper storage, rotation, and portion control.
• Maintain production records and ensure accurate food production planning.
• Communicate effectively and work as a team with staff and supervisors.

Skills

Food prep

Portion control

Sanitation

Equipment safety

Teamwork

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification preferred

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Services Cook at North High School in Davenport, IA. The role runs 7.5 hours per day during a 190-day school year calendar and pays $16.59 per hour, with duties covering food preparation, service setup, portioning, and sanitation in a school kitchen.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably ServSafe-certified, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure safe, high-quality meals for students and