Substitute Cook Assistant

MT ANGEL SCH DIST 091; Mount Angel (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Angel School District is seeking a Substitute Cook Assistant in Mount Angel, Oregon. The role supports the cook in meal prep, serving, and basic kitchen duties for students and staff.

Applicants should be at least a high school graduate, 18+, with the ability to learn kitchen equipment and maintain confidentiality. Pay ranges from $16.87 to $20.75 per hour, depending on experience, with part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Experience in meal preparation and serving for large groups preferred
• Ability to operate school kitchen equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine kitchen duties, including dishwashing
• Assist in the serving of food to students and staff
• Assist in cleaning up, storing equipment, and washing dishes
• Maintain sanitation standards and safety guidelines
• Fill in for cook in absence and supervise student helpers

Skills

Serving food

Food service

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashers

Mixers

Ovens

Job description

Substitute Cook Assistant

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This job is also posted in Mt. Angel School District 091

Job Details

Job ID: 5904577

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the cook in planning, preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals to Mt. Angel School District students and staff in the most efficient and effective manner.

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to serve food, including meats and other main dishes, salads, sandwiches, desserts and work in portion control
• Ability to learn to operate industrial dishwashers, mixers, ovens, other related school kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils
• Ability to supervise student helpers who work in the kitchen/ cafeteria
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with speed and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
• Assist in routine kitchen duties, including dishwashing
• Assist in the serving of food to students and staff, ensuring supplies of food and beverages are maintained and spills cleaned up
• Assist in cleaning up, putting food away, storing equipment, washing dishes, scrubbing pots and pans, cleaning food serving areas, sinks, tables, etc.
• Responsible for following standards of efficiency and sanitation set by the Health Department and Cook Manager / Food Service Director
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff
• Participate in in-service training as assigned
• Able to fill in for cook in their absence
• Acts as a friendly ambassador for the Mt. Angel School District
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration
• Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures and rules.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with community and staff.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned.

Substitute Cook Assistant

4 hours/day as needed

Mt. Angel School District

POSTING DATE: August 26, 2026

SALARY: $16.87 - $20.75/hr. (depending on experience)

START DATE: 08/31/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in meal preparation and serving for large groups preferred

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Holland , HR Assistant
• Mt. Angel School District
• Mount Angel, Oregon 97362
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Mt. Angel School District promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran status, immigration status, citizenship status or because of an actual or perceived association with any other persons within these protected classes.

Position Type: Part Time Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service