*Substitute/Temporary* Cook I

Young World Physical Education; Nenana (AK); On-site; USD 21,389 - 30,463; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Cook I to prepare meals for students while ensuring an efficient and clean working environment. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have experience in food preparation, along with a basic understanding of nutritional needs. This position offers an hourly salary of $18.82 and requires a current State Food Service card. Responsibilities include cooking and serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is required.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of youth is essential.
• Must possess a current, valid State Food Service card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to students efficiently.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in food handling.
• Implement menus designed by higher cooks.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Nutritional knowledge

Good health

Personal hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stove

Oven

Miscellaneous kitchen appliances

Job description

******Substitute/Temporary******* Cook I

NENANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Nenana City School - Nenana, Alaska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5332861

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cook I

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

DATE of DESCRIPTION: May 8, 2007

DEPARTMENT: Nenana City School District

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Grade F

SKILL CLASSIFICATION: Cook I

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

To prepare and serve meals to students in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, warmth and cheerfulness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions when handling hot items, sharp tools, etc.
• Prepare and serve quality food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Implement menus designed by the Cook II or Cook III.
• Weigh and measure ingredients, properly using recipes in order to produce a standard product.
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature.
• Operate various kitchen equipment as assigned, report malfunctioning equipment to Cook II, Cook III or Director of Operations.
• Set up, as needed, cafeteria prior to searving of the meal.
• Ensure the food supply for serving is replenished regularly.
• Cleanup and sanitization of the kitchen, equipment, cafeteria and service areas.
• Clean work area and equipment using broom, mop, sponge, cleaning solution or other appropriate tools or materials.
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment and food used daily.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators, storeroom and other essential equipment as needed or as directed.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality service.
• Interview students and staff to ascertain meal acceptance.
• Attend department staff meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively with other District employees, the general public, and students.
• Effectively manage difficult or emotional customer or staff situations; respond promptly to student needs; respond to requests for service or assistance.
• Follow established District policies and procedures.
• Use time efficiently.
• Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, work quickly.
• Follow instructions of Cook II.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cook II or Cook III and Director of Operations.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OF FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation and knowledge of nutritional needs of youth.
• Good health as determined by required physical examination (at district expense).
• Exceptional personal hygiene.
• Possess a current, valid State Food Service card.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities

• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrated positive speech skills (enunciation and clarity).
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types (flexibility).
• Possess and demonstrate sound emotional judgement.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete written and oral directions.
• Ability to observe or monitor objects and people’s behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place mainly in an “on the job training” setting.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer
• Copier
• Stove
• Oven
• Miscellaneous kitchen appliances
• Mixer
• Cooking utensils and dinnerware (knives, spoons, forks, spatulas, etc.)
• Washing utensils

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger strength required to type effectively on a computer keyboard, manipulate kitchen tools or utensils, grasp pots, pans, trays when laden with food.
• Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Upper body strength to correctly lift up to 30 pounds and carry more than 25 feet.
• Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
• Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms above normal speech levels.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Exposure to high temperatures (stove).
• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (walk-in refrigerator and freezer).
• Occasional exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to hot water, soap and other cleaning materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cooking fume particles and may handle toxic or caustic materials.

-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $18.82 to $18.82 Per Hour