What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Secondary Cook position at Fargo Public Schools?
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
- Prepare various items as indicated by individual schools. Items that may be included are condiments, salad bar items, baking, main entrees, vegetables, gravies, sauces, and soups. Items are prepared within time guidelines.
- Set up the serving line and/or salad bar.
- Load and unload transport boxes.
- Clean, sanitize, and reload transport boxes with pans as ordered from delivery sheets.
- Restock salad bar, condiments, juices, flatware, etc.
- Assist in putting away deliveries.
- Assist in putting food away and storing it properly; i.e. labeling and dating it.
- Place orders for ice cream and milk.
- Clean and sanitize work area throughout the shift as necessary, and also before leaving. Extra cleaning duties may be assigned on a daily or weekly basis.
- Help to train new employees with certain tasks.
- Work as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Complete all tasks assigned by the Manager.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
- Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
- Shows interest and enthusiasm in preparing and serving a nutritious meal of high quality.
- Able to prepare food according to standardized recipes.
- Requires basic math skills for accurate measuring and recipe conversion.
- Must have the ability to stand and walk during entire shift; the ability to bend, kneel, stoop, lift, pull, and reach for short periods of time.
- Must follow safety and sanitation procedures; keep a neat and clean appearance; must have the knowledge of standardized work routines in 2-8 weeks.
JobID: 7108
Position Type:
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
7/21/2026
Location:
South High School
South High School
Date Available:
08/25/2026
08/25/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Full/Part Time
Full Time 32.5 hours per week
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Schedule
9-months Monday - Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm
Salary Range
Group 4 from $19.64 to $24.63 per hour
Position Purpose: Work as a team member with one or more Cooks, Cook's Assistants, and Dishwashers in providing meals that are nutritious and high quality. This position assists the Kitchen Manager, demonstrates teamwork, and show consideration for student's needs and reasonable requests.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference.
Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.
Salary : $20 - $25