Assistant Cook
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Job Location:
Deer Park, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 22
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Deer Park School District # 414
Assistant Cook Job Description
Days: 180 School Days Only
Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (8.0 hours per day Monday Friday)
Location: Deer Park Elementary
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Assistant Cook will work under the direction of the Head Cook and Food Services Manager to prepare and serve nutritious high-quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position involves supporting meal preparation maintaining kitchen cleanliness ensuring proper food handling practices and assisting in the overall operation of the school cafeteria.
DUTIES RESPONSIBILITY (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Maintain kitchen appliances and cooking equipment ensuring they are clean and in good working condition
- Handle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standards.
- Assist with food preparation for special events school functions or other district-related activities as needed.
- Prepare OSPI and HACCP records as necessary.
- Ability to communicate with the principal and school staff so the necessary support requirements for educational programs may be provided.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques.
- Positive motivating and caring attitude for students and be able to supervise and work well.
- Willing to maintain and update food service abilities by attending workshops conferences and in-service programs.
- Use and knowledge of personal protective equipment i.e. goggles gloves cut-resistant gloves and/or any other provided safety equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- possess the ability to read write and perform mathematical calculations.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a State Food Handlers Permit.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Proven experience as a cook preferably in a school or institutional setting preferred.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seldom (less than 10%) | Limited (10-30%) | Moderate (31-60%) | Frequent (61-100%) |
Lift assist over 50 lbs | Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs | Lifting up to 50 lbs | Lifting up to 35 lbs |
Exposure to human borne pathogens | Exposure to outside elements | Stooping bending | Walking |
Standing | Exposure to extreme Cold (freezer) | Sitting | Twisting pushing pulling |
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at Requirements
- Applicants must complete the application online: and must include the following:
- 3 Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)
CLOSING DATE:Open until filled
2025-2026 Salary Range: $17.80 - $22.84 per hour depending on experience
The contract Year 2024-2025: 180 school days 8.0 hours per day Monday Friday
Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities including employment on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:
Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights |
Suzanne McKibbon |
Director of Special Services |
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Meal Preparation
