Nutrition Services: Cook 3 (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School • Wichita, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cook 3, Food Production Center and Secondary Facilities, is directly responsible to the Supervisor, Food Production Center or Cafeteria Manager. The primary function of this position is preparation and serving of food.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions as provided by Nutrition Services
• Two years of general food service experience or related experience required
• Must obtain a Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment
• Must attend a Food Safety Basics class within 6 months of employment
• High School Education or GED equivalent is required
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

• Supervises Food Service Aides and student employees, if requested
• Supervises, trains, and schedules work assignments of cooks, aides, and student employees in assigned areas

Responsibilities

• Calculates recipes and menus, weighs and measure ingredients
• Assists in preparing production work sheets and menu calculations
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares specific food items following standardized recipes
• Perform general kitchen cleanup, cleans equipment pots, pans, and, as requested, assists in dish rooms and sweeping floors
• In secondary facilities serves as cashier, portions and serves food on serving line, and supervises Food Service Aides and student employees, if requested
• Supervises, trains, and schedules work assignments of cooks, aides, and student employees in assigned areas
• Performs other assigned duties as may be required by the Building Principal, Supervisor of Secondary School Programs and/or Supervisor, Food Production Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED