Substitute Cook (3246, 1784)

Dunlap School District #323; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 in California seeks substitute cooks to support our school meal program. The Cook assists with meal prep and ensures sanitary preparation and serving areas while working under the Head Cook.

The role involves cash handling, daily student/staff payments, and adherence to food safety standards. Training occurs at the start of each school year to maintain nutrition compliance and eligibility for USDA reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Education level described as sufficient to meet performance requirements.
• Previous food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation as assigned by Head Cook.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and storage areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments daily from students and staff for food items.
• Attends yearly training to monitor meal components and nutrition.
• Complies with all food safety requirements including apparel and hygiene.

Skills

Cash handling

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

These positions are substitute positions and may work in any of our 8 schools as needed.

Pay Rate: $16.50
Reports to: Director of Food Services

Position Objective

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.

Essential Functions

• Performs various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook
• Cleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook
• Collects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds
• Attends training at the start of each school year to monitor students' food choices daily for the purpose of meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements. Failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA
• Complies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements

Additional Functions

• Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
• Exhibits willingness to work in a variety of situations
• Displays professional behavior and language at all times
• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of position
Previous food services experience preferred

Working conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 9:19:53 PM CST.

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