Cook's Helper - After School Meal Program

START DATE: September 28, 2026
LOCATION: Warm Springs K-8 Academy
HOURS: 5.75 hrs/day 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Cooks Helper under supervision of an assistant cook, head cook or a supervisor the employee performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food and in cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment as assigned.  This is the entry and general helper level in the school meals program. Employees in this class receive on-the-job training in the basic food production and cafeteria operations from an assistant cook, head cook or a supervisor.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
All cooks helper or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described within this job description
• Current Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• No experience required. Skills and abilities are learned on the job.
• Able to lift, push and pull 40lbs on a continual basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of national school lunch and school breakfast programs.
• Experience in the foodservice industry.

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule: $17.97 - $22.59
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
• Personal days and Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire with online application, letter of interest, current resume and professional references. 

*Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background Check. (The $87.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)

Visit our website at: https://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/ 
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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