Cook

Vacancy Announcement

Job #25/26-30

Please post – March 26, 2026

POSITION:

• Cook

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 6 hours per day

SALARY:

• $15.80 - $20.87 depending on experience

STARTING DATE:

• April 2026

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• See Job Description in Application Packe

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Food Handler’s Card is required or ability to obtain one;
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required;
  • Due to the state and nationwide labor shortage, the district will consider applicants who do not meet the GED requirement. Candidates without a GED or high school diploma will not be eligible for promotions to another classification.
• Culinary certificate or equivalent is desirable;
• Lead-level experience in production and/or satellite food service operations;
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff, and students;
• Proven ability to lead and direct others in absence of head cook;
• Receive, transmit, and carryout written, and oral instructions given in English;
• Add, subtract, and multiply accurately;
• Oversee accounting and deposits of cash receipts, according to District policy;
• Adaptable, creative, and flexible in dealing with changes in routine;
• Neat and clean in appearance;
• Prior experience with quantity cooking and baking procedures;
• Willingness to work at any location assigned;
• Familiarity with basic First Aid procedures;
• Have a First Aid card, as requested by supervisor;
• Seek solutions to problems;
• Familiarity with operation and maintenance of commercial food preparation equipment; and
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit the Gervais School District employment webpage. Click on “TalentEd District Openings and Applications” or use the hyperlink below.
• Submit your Powered by TalentEd electronic application with the following additional documents.
• A letter of interest addressing your strengths relative to the position.
• A current professional resume.
• 3 current letters of reference.

*Current employees, please submit a letter/email of interest to anfia_martushev@gervais.k12.or.us.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 8, 2026, or until filled, at the District Office.

HIRING TIMELINES:

• Advertise opening: 03/26/2026
• Applications due: 04/08/2026 or until filled
• Applications screened: 04/09/2026
• Interviews: 04/10/2026
• Board Approval: 05/21/2026
• Position to be offered: 04/14/2026 (conditional upon board approval)

Salary : $16 - $21