Substitute Cook 2026-2027

Logan, Ohio

Qualifications

• Possess a working knowledge of cooking and food preparation equipment (experience preferred).
• Able to communicate and work well with others.
• Able to relate and work with children in a positive manner.
• Possess clean health habits.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Good attendance record.
• Able to lift 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen work area, materials, and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
• Cooperate with Head Cook to prepare a consistently pleasing food product.
• Assist in preparation and servicing of all menu items.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Order all supplies as required.
• Monitor the instruction of student help in the cafeteria where applicable.
• Store food in a proper and sanitary manner.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and milk coolers at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Check and date all supply shipments that arrive; mark the date received along with the expiration date.
• If calling off, contact the Food Service Administrative Assistant for a sub, then notify the building Head Cook to arrange coverage.
• Initiate daily cleaning and sterilization of all dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Promote good public relations.
• Attend in-service and training sessions as required.
• Properly utilize and return leftovers as required.
• Operate the POS system as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Cook or Food Service Director.

Reports to: Head Cook, Food Service Director, Building Principal