First Cook 26/27SY

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook
Able to work 35 hours a week (7 hours per day)
Requires punctuality, good attendance, and a good work record at previous employment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Workday software and Newton and Edison programs
Experience working in Food Service as a Cook preferred
Experience working with children
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Receive instructions from the Director, Area Food Supervisor, and Assistant/Acting Lunchroom Manager
Act in place of the Assistant Lunchroom Manager as needed, which includes all paperwork and ordering procedures, ensuring all other areas are adhered to, and continuing to function when other kitchen staff members are unavailable
Handle all food and supplies in a clean, safe, and economical manner
Maintain food serving areas, food storage area (dry and refrigerated), small wares and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion at all times
Assist and maintain the setting up of serving lines and serving
Preparation and/or cooking of food items as needed to comply with progressive serving schedules
Assist with proper receiving and storing of deliveries
Perform tasks in a manner meeting all operational standards of School Nutrition Services which adhere to all federal, state, and city laws and District policies and regulations for health and safety compliance
Perform related duties as required, or any other duties which may assist in the overall operation of the cafeteria