Second Cook 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District West High School in Iowa City, IA is hiring a Second Cook for a 7 hours/day shift. You will assist in nutrition services, follow standardized recipes, and ensure food safety during service times.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 45 lbs, and dependable, discreet conduct. Workdays align with district calendar and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods and walking during the day.
• Able to read recipes and follow instructions for food prep.
• Tolerates a warm, noisy work environment and maintains hygiene.
• Honest, dependable and discreet with information about students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Comply with district, department and federal nutrition policies and sanitation standards.
• Assist in preparing food in large quantities using standardized recipes.
• Read, follow and understand standardized recipes and measure ingredients.
• Operate the point-of-sale system as cashier during serving times and assist in inventory.
• Support in completing production paperwork and monthly inventories.

Skills

Reading recipes

Food preparation

Sanitation

Dexterity

Lifting 45 lbs

Job description

Second Cook 7 hrs/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945390
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS :

7:15-2:45

• Physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow instructions for food preparation.
• Able to tolerate a warm, noisy work environment.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and job performance.
• Is honest and dependable and is discreet in regard to information concerning school children and staff.
• Must have manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of equipment.
• Is able to work calmly and complete jobs in a timely manner, even under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle for required travel.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO : Kitchen Manager

SUPERVISES : N/A

JOB GOAL : Assist in nutrition services as needed in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Comply with required district, department and federal Child Nutrition policies as well as health standards, sanitation procedures and demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Follow attendance rules, including absence notification procedures.
• Practice good personal hygiene.
• Manage multiple tasks and use time efficiently.
• Assists in preparing food in large quantities by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes.
• Reads, follows and understands standardized recipes.
• Recognizes properly prepared food items by temperature, sight, taste, and smell.
• Is able to properly use quantity food service production equipment including convection, conventional and combination ovens, griddles, steamers, steam kettles, slicers, mixers, dish machine, and other equipment.
• Must be able to perform with accuracy mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Follow written and oral directions. Responsible for maintaining district email account and checking regularly for correspondence.
• Assists Department Head with food orders for their department per established timelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate food inventory levels and completes month end inventory for the designated department.
• Assists in completing all required production paperwork, including production records and portion sheets for the secondary location and satellite locations served.
• Operate the point-of-sale computer system as cashier during serving times and perform basic accounting duties.
• Serve students during meal times and restock serving lines as directed.
• Be courteous and respectful to all customers and co-workers.
• Follows established sanitation guidelines for both food preparation and clean-up and performs clean up duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform all the duties of a Department Head when they are absent.
• Fill in for other staff if someone is absent. Includes traveling to satellite locations as needed to serve or cashier. Training is provided for these duties.
• Attends and completes district assigned training, which may include online or in person training.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 175 Contract Days + Department and District required training. Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Wage established by district adopted salary schedules.

EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.10 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alison Demory , Nutrition Director
• Physical Plant
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]