Substitute Cook

Young World Physical Education; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion City Schools is seeking a Substitute Cook in Marion, Ohio. The role involves heating and serving meals, keeping the cafeteria clean, and assisting the Head Cook with daily operations.

The position requires basic math, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff. The Substitute Cook position supports the Cafeteria department and reports to the Head Cook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Heat and serve meals and clean up facilities and equipment.
• Assist in preparation and service of menu items.
• Cooperate with head cook to meet serving deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Assist in instruction of student helpers in the cafeteria.
• Operate kitchen appliances as needed.

Job description

Substitute Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871261

Application Deadline: Aug 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

August 5,2026

Announcement of Vacancy

Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027 School Year

Substitute Cook

The position of substitute cooks for the Marion City Schools are now open.

• Ability to competently do the job 5. Job skills and knowledge
• Attendance 6. Work ethic
• People skills 7. Can the person do the essential functions
• Experience required of the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Substitute Cook

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Cook

DEPARTMENT: Cafeteria

GENERAL DUTIES: Helps heat and serve meals and cleans up all facilities and equipment in an acceptable manner.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Performs the duties assigned daily by the head cook.
• Assists in the preparation and service of all menu items.
• Cooperates with the head cook in meeting serving time deadlines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Assists in the instruction and direction of student help in the cafeteria.
• Stores food in a proper and sanitary manner.
• Practices all recommended sanitation procedures.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Basic math skills required. Computer skills are preferred or willingness to be trained.
• Operates all commercial kitchen appliances as needed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You must be capable of lifting no less than 30 pounds.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Head Cook and/or Food Service Supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

NOTE:

The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

CONDUCT:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

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

*This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools.

Position Type: Substitute

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tiffany Salyers
• Email: [e-mail]