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Lead Cook 6.5 hours

John Hopkins Elementary School
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Qualifications

Ability to read, follow, and adjust recipes

Willing to try new recipes

Ability to work with scales

Understanding of units of measurements (pound, cup, spoon, quart, etc.)

Knowledge of USDA student portion allowance

Ability to cooperate with the manager and follow directions

High school diploma or GED

Reports To

Child Nutrition Manager

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Essential Functions

Removes frozen meat/entree in time for proper thawing from freezer to refrigerator.

Cooks meat/entree appropriately seasoned.

Cleans up preparation area, equipment, dining area, and other facilities.

Prepares food to serve on time.

Arranges and garnishes serving line.

Properly stores and labels leftovers.

Does assigned tasks, such as cleaning oven every Friday, etc.

Fills in for other staff in case of emergency.

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Lead Cook

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

C

Days Employed:

197 per school year

Range:

$16.00 per hour

Beginning Salary

$16.00 per hour
Exception:  JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Salary : $16

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