Girls Dorm Cook, Kennedy Catholic HS, Burien

ST. BERNADETTES GIRLS DORM COOK

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC

Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien Washington.

It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter

Christ pursue excellence and lead with love.

JOB SUMMARY

The Girls Dorm Cook manages all aspects of food service operation at the St. Bernadettes

Girls Dorm. The Dorm Cook plans menus schedules orders food maintains inventories

maintains dining hall and cleans and maintains sanitary conditions for the kitchen dining

hall and related areas. The Dorm Cook also interacts appropriately with dorm occupants in

a variety of situations using appropriate positive behavior management techniques.

During the regular school year on school days the Dorm Cook will prepare dinner for all

dorm students (approx. 20-26 students and approx. 2-3 dorm parents/supervisors).

During weekends during the school year except for winter and summer breaks the Dorm

Cook shall prepare lunch and dinner for all dorm students and dorm parents/supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be biologically female

Minimum 25 years of age

Minimum of two years in menu planning food service planning and management

Minimum of two years experience in actual culinary operations and cooking diverse

cuisines - must include a wide range of Asian and ethnic dishes

Must hold required state health and food handling permits and licenses or be able to

obtain one

Must be able to successfully pass background check and no adverse driving record

Ability to lift and move food supplies and equipment up to 25 lbs

Able to read menus weights and measures

Able to verbally communicate effectively with staff co-workers and students

Ability to teach and supervise students and adults

Demonstrated ability to successfully handle conflict resolution at all levels with a

variety of people including external customers

Ability to communicate the written and spoken word with tact diplomacy and/or

authority when necessary

Well disciplined able to meet deadlines

Able to work under pressure of many priorities and deadlines

Ability to work well as a part of a team

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation range depends on experience ($28-32 per hour) Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays.

TO APPLY

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