26/27 Cook, Riverview Elementary School, 0.50 FTE

Durango School District is seeking a Cook for Riverview Elementary School. This position begins August 24 and offers part-time benefits.

About the role

Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining the kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for the National School Lunch Program using safe food handling procedures.
• Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• Sanitize dishes, equipment, floors, tables, and sinks following daily meal service.
• Wash tables in the commons area after each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
• Cross-train in all positions, including the manager position.
• Operate the POS lunch system and serve as the cashier.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations, including cleaning, storage, and stocking of inventory.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Skills

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.
• Cashiering skills preferred.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
• Knowledge of large-volume food production, serving, and sanitizing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers, and cleaning agents.
• Familiarity with normal office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phone systems, and email.

Schedule

• Four (4) hours per day.
• Typical work year: 9 months.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits included.
• Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year.
• For the 2026/2027 school year, this position includes a $900 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district (prorated for late start).