Cook - Mascoma School Nutrition
About The Position
The Cook prepares meals for students in a school nutrition program, following school menus and recipe procedures to produce safe, nutritious meals. The role includes batch cooking, accurate portioning and presentation, meeting nutritional requirements, and completing temperature logs and production records. The Cook helps ensure meals are served on time and supports special dietary needs and food-allergy safety procedures. The position works with the Chef Manager and other food service team members in a fast-paced school kitchen. It is a full-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based role whose days and hours align with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other school locations in the district may be required for coverage or operational support. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food-service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food-service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe after hire.
- Local food-safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- English proficiency sufficient to understand and perform assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and adherence to production standards and schedules.
- Dependability, a positive and professional attitude, and ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near ovens and freezers.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food-service experience.
- Genuine interest in school nutrition and student health.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus and recipes.
- Follow food-safety, HACCP, ServSafe, sanitation, and allergy-safety procedures.
- Meet portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
- Complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal-service deadlines.
- Keep kitchen stations stocked, clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and food-service team members to meet daily service goals.
- Serve meals in a timely and welcoming manner and support student satisfaction.
- Travel occasionally to other district school locations for substitute coverage or operational support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training.
- Steady hours.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
