Second Cook - Food Service

Windsor Locks Public Schools; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Locks Middle School is seeking a Second Cook to manage the daily kitchen operations under the Director of Food Services. This role assists the cook manager with menu execution while ensuring sanitation and safety guidelines are followed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe certification is required and provided by the lunch program. Recertification is required every three years, with a 6:45 am–1:15 pm schedule, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required and provided by the lunch program.
• Recertification every three years is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation as Second Cook and assist Cook Manager as directed.
• Receive weekly Sysco grocery order and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Maintain customer relations and perform cashier duties as directed.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sysco order receiving

Job description

Food Services – Second Cook

Second Cook – Food Service JobID: 1741

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Food Service - Second Cook
  
• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Windsor Locks Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  26-27 school year
  

Windsor Locks Middle School

Position Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, is responsible for the following: Responsible for the complete operation as Second Cook at Windsor Locks Middle School. Assist the cook manager as instructed for the completion of daily menu adhering to established sanitation and safety guidelines.
Proper storage of food delivered to include assisting in receiving the weekly Sysco grocery order. Ensure proper customer and client relations are maintained at all times.
Cashier handling, complete other tasks/directives as instructed and deemed reasonable by cook manager or food service director.

Serve Safe Required every 5 years

Adhere to the Respect of Fair treatment policy.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); previous experience preferred. ServSafe Certification is required and provided by our lunch program. Every three years employee must get recertified.

Pay Rate

Salary and benefits per contract. Probationary period is 90 working days at which time the pay will increase per the contract.

Days/Hours

Monday through Friday 6:45 am - 1:15 pm

Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.