Food and Nutrition Services Cook -- 7.5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

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• 7.

5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

JobID:

12380

Position Type:

Food Service/ Cook Date Posted:

3/9/2026

Location:

North High School Closing Date:

Open Until Filled 7.5 HR COOK @

NORTH HIGH

(190 DAYS/SCHOOL

YEAR CALENDAR

)

START TIME

6:00 AM

END TIME

1:30 PM

INTERNAL BIDDERS

OPEN

THRU 3/23/26

@ 4 P.M.

INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

(will hire externally if no internal bidders):

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Rate of Pay:

$16.17/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Primary Function, Major Responsibilities, Summary of key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) 1. Prepares foods by using standardized recipes, accepted food production methods and appropriate school kitchen equipment. 2. Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and/or serving food items. 3. May assist with kitchen cleanup and proper storage of leftovers. 4. Safely operates school kitchen equipment. Inspects periodically; Recommends needed maintenance and repairs. 5. Assists in control of food and supply costs with stock rotation, proper storage and handling, portion control and use of excess food production. 6. Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality. 7. Has the ability to communicate effectively and work as a team with fellow employees and supervisors. 8. Assists manager and head cook in directing the work of Food Service personnel. 9. Assists the manager in preparing orders for food and supplies. 10. Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community 11. Has the ability to plan workload, forecast requirements, and coordinate food production. 12. Completes and maintains food production records. 13. Ensures proper food presentation and quality for our customers. 14. Assists with production and service of catered functions. 15. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned. 16. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:

The cook is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment, and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.

Special Qualification Required/Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• The School Food Service Cook shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the cook have a high school diploma or GED. ServSafe Certification preferred. The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 3/9/2026 11:36:53 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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