Tri-County Intermediate Cook

ReNEW Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a kitchen staff member to prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals for students in a school setting. The role emphasizes cleanliness, sanitation, and adherence to dietary guidelines while operating industrial kitchen equipment.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a background check, and hold or be willing to obtain a food handler certification to ensure safe food practices within our dining services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• Food handler certification or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals for large student bodies in compliance with dietary and portion guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring surfaces, utensils, and equipment meet health standards.
• Safely operate and perform daily cleaning/maintenance of industrial kitchen equipment (ovens, steamers, slicers).
• Support daily operational needs of the kitchen and preserve safe food handling practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements: High school diploma or GED; background check/fingerprinting; food handler certification (or willingness to obtain one).

Role: Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for large student bodies in compliance with dietary and portion guidelines. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring all food preparation surfaces, utensils, and heavy equipment met health department and school standards. Safely operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of industrial kitchen equipment (ovens, steamers, slicers) to ensure operational efficiency.

Physical Responsibilities:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time while supervising operations and supporting staff.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, kneel, and climb stairs as needed to inspect facilities, equipment, food storage areas, and workspaces.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and supplies, including food products, equipment, boxes, and deliveries weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and food service tools.
• Work in environments that may include exposure to heat, cold, steam, moisture, noise, cleaning chemicals, and food preparation equipment.
• Maintain physical stamina and flexibility to respond to the daily operational demands of a school food service program.

Submit:

• Resume