5-Hour Cook/Cashier

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

August 5, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027 School Year

5 Hour-Cook/Cashier Building: TBD

The position of a 5-hour cook/Cashier is now open. Please note the job description is attached. This is a 9 month – 189 days at 5 hours per day total of 945 hours per year position as per salary

schedule.

How to Apply: Internal/External Applicant

If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 or until filled. If you have any questions contact Tiffany Salyers via emil tsalers@mcspresidents.org.

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates

based upon posted qualifications which will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to competently do the job 5. Experience
• Attendance 6. Job skills and knowledge
• People skills 7. Work ethic
• Loyalty 8. Ability to perform essential functions required for the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past

evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if

required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by

the employer.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified

applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status.

No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is

unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for

which application has been made.

Regular Cook

945 Hours (189 Days @ 5 Hrs.) Effective July 1, 2026– June 30, 2027

JOB DESCRIPTION – CLASSIFIED

TITLE: Cook/Cashier

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nutrition Services Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Nutritional Services

CLASSIFICATION: Cook

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Nine-month contract – 189 days 5 hours per day

GENERAL DUTIES: Food preparation, kitchen and equipment operation and sanitation, preparing reports, operating a cash register, basic computer skills and other related tasks as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Performs the duties (SOP) assigned daily by the Head Cook/Nutrition Services Supervisor. Assists in the preparation and service of all menu items.
• Cooperates with the Head Cook/Nutrition Services Supervisor and other staff to ensure serving timelines are met.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area including proper cleaning of kitchen equipment as set forth by the district, equipment manufacturer and the local health department. Operates all commercial kitchen appliances and equipment as instructed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.
• High school diploma or the equivalent would be preferred.
• Basic cooking skills are required. Must be able to read and interpret instructions on a recipe or cooking guidelines for a product. Must be able to fill out a production record or receive orders accurately.
• Basic math skills required.
• Basic computer skills are required including answering district email and using appropriate call off procedures.
• The applicant may be required to operate a cash register, handle cash, count back change or credit card transactions.
• The applicant must be willing to participate in mandatory professional development as outlined by the Ohio Department of Education/Child Nutrition regulations, state and local health department and the Marion City School district. This includes obtaining a Servsafe Certification at the level appropriate to the position.
• The qualified applicant may be asked to take a pre-employment test specific to the nutrition service department.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Head Cook and/or Nutrition Services Supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of students or patrons
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and public
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Please note that this job description is for a cook position for the Marion City Schools district, not specific to a building. Buildings may or may not serve students directly. Some buildings may serve the general public or be a satellite location supporting programs other than the National School Lunch Program. Assignments to a building are based off on open positions, student enrollment and/or participation in our other programs.

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.