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Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook

HIGH SCHOOL
Johnston, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Position Summary:  Food preparation, serving and clean up of food and equipment for the School Nutrition Department.

 

Qualifications:            

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Food service preparation experience desired
  • Be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic and follow oral and written direction
  • Be able to do considerable standing and have the ability to lift 50 lbs safely
  • Ability to relate to children
  • Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment
  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
  • Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
  • Works independently and with confidence
  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Performs tasks in a timely manner
  • Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation
  • Responsible for maintaining serving line
  • Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining all types of equipment
  • Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear uniform type clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable, safe rubber-soled shoes)
  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time 

 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 6:15 am to 2:15 pm

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD                                      
  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid leave and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement 

Salary : $18 - $22

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