Cook - Ashton Franklin High School
About The Position
Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive! This role involves cooking and preparing a variety of meals according to school menus, ensuring all food is safely cooked and presented with care. You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner, and support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures. Daily tasks include completing production records, temperature logs, and ordering sheets, as well as assisting with ordering and inventory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required
- ServSafe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment
- Proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques
- Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements
- Presents a positive and professional image
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Genuine interest in school nutrition and student health
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques (we’ll train the right person!)
- A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
- A dependable and positive attitude
- Comfort working in a school kitchen environment
- A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus
- Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
- Work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner
- Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures
- Complete production records, temperature logs, and ordering sheets daily
- Assist with ordering and inventory
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
