Sunnyside School District 201
**Must be 21 years of age or older (May consider 19 years of age with Superintendent approval)**
Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Cook
LOCATION: District
DATE POSTED: 07/01/2025
JOB NUMBER: CL300-26-08
HOURS/DAYS: On Call/As Needed
BENEFITS: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.
Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Cook
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Food Service
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:
Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program. Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly. Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food. Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu. Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition. Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit High School Diploma or equivalent Job-related experience is desired Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred Valid Driver's License Social Security Card SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner. Adhere to safety and sanitation practices. Ability to perform basic math. Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment. Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
EVALUATION:
Nutrition Services Director
* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.
Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Cook
LOCATION: District
DATE POSTED: 07/01/2025
JOB NUMBER: CL300-26-08
HOURS/DAYS: On Call/As Needed
BENEFITS: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.
Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Cook
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Food Service
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:
Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program. Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly. Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food. Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu. Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition. Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit High School Diploma or equivalent Job-related experience is desired Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred Valid Driver's License Social Security Card SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner. Adhere to safety and sanitation practices. Ability to perform basic math. Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment. Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
EVALUATION:
Nutrition Services Director
* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.