Cook Baker ( 2025-26 School Year)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Holidays
sick leave
vacation benefits
Family dental insurance
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Thompson Jr. High is a reputable educational institution dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for students at the junior high level. The school prides itself on its commitment to academic excellence as well as the well-being of its students. One of the key contributors to ensuring a healthy and conducive atmosphere at Thompson Jr. High is its Nutrition/Cook Baker position. This role is critical in supporting the school’s food service operations, a vital part of the school community. The position involves working at the school site or a satellite kitchen that services multiple locations, emphasizing teamwork and dedication to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- ServSafe certification
- Minimum one year experience in institutional cooking in educational or equivalent setting
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work varying shifts and locations
- Ability to read, write and speak English
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- ServSafe certification
- One year experience in institutional cooking in an educational or equivalent setting
- Working knowledge of institutional quantity food preparation, methods, procedures, and service
- Knowledge of food storage and sanitation procedures
- Understanding of kitchen safety and safe work procedures
- Basic knowledge of food production and service line processes
- Sufficient arithmetic skills to compute weights, measures, counts, and portions
- Ability to interpret menus, ingredient lists, standardized recipes, and instructions
- Positive customer service and teamwork skills
- Ability to perform essential duties
- Ability to sequence food preparation to serve a variety of food items simultaneously
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work varying shifts and locations
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Preferred one letter of recommendation
Job Duties
- Prepares, assembles, counts, cleans, slices, cuts, or otherwise portions food items
- Prepares fruits and vegetables for salad bars
- Cooks, bakes, and assists in all food preparation including main dishes, sandwiches, salads, salad bars, baked goods, and desserts
- Serves food items according to specified portions, menus, and standardized recipes
- Inspects and tastes prepared foods to determine quality, appearance, and taste
- Follows proper food handling procedures
- Sets up and operates commercial food processors, mixers, and slicing machines
- Cleans, sanitizes, and arranges machine components
- Sets up serving counter and arranges service lines
- Serves as a point-of-sale cashier, accepts money and enters data into computerized system
- Records food temperatures during preparation
- Assists in monitoring receipt, storage, rotation, and preparation of perishable food items
- Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and surfaces
- Assists with inventory counting and ordering food supplies
- Assists in the training of food service staff and student assistants
- Works with custodial and maintenance staff to ensure efficient kitchen operation
- May substitute for cafeteria manager
- Attends district-required meetings and trainings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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