Elementary Cook Lead 2026-27 Ardmore Elementary

About the role

Position Purpose The position of Elementary Cook Lead is responsible for performing skilled cooking duties and may lead kitchen assistants in food production and preparation, serving and kitchen/cafeteria clean-up. Commitment To Equity The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantities and variety of food to be prepared
• Prepare food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instruction
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and prepares hot lunches
• Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, cafeteria and equipment; assure that standards of sanitation and safety are met
• Maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals
• Operate standard cooking equipment
• May plan meals, assist in budget development plans, keep records, make reports and control inventory
• May assist in serving
• Lead work of students and part-time help
• Orders produce, milk, food and paper products
• Perform other related duties as required
• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager or designee

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent; one year experience in quantity food preparation; Possess or be eligible for the State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

Knowledge: Fundamentals of cooking; Methods and practices of ordering; Producing and serving of food in large quantities.

Physical Requirements: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Pay

$27.28 to $30.31 per hour (Nutrition Services salary classification C)

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:45 am to 2:00 pm; Wednesday: 6:15 am to 1:30 pm; 36.25 hours per week; 193‑day annual assignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life‑insurance eligibility (based on 630 hours worked within a school year)
• Retirement through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Covered by a collective bargaining agreement