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Head Cook

Secondary School
Seaside, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

TITLE:  Head Cook – 40 hours/week           

REPORTS TO:  Food Service Supervisor, Business Manager

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, coordinates and directs the work of food service personnel in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Criminal history clearance (background and HB 2062).
  3. Computer skills.
  4. Have a Food Handler’s Permit, or the ability to obtain a permit upon hire

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Knows and follows all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
  2. Prepares school meals including participating in the planning, cutting, cooking and preparation of food items.
  3. Serves student breakfast and lunch.
  4. Reacts to change in schedule(s) productively.
  5. Checks freezers, refrigerators and dishwashers ensuring proper operating temperature is being maintained and sanitation standards are being upheld.
  6. Checks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being are being upheld before serving.
  7. Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
  8. Sets-up and stores equipment used to serve food.
  9. Washes dishes and operates automatic kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary specifications.
  10. Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen.
  11. Completed a high volume of computer work in an environment with constant interruptions.
  12. Computes and maintains accurate inventory, student meal count records, production logs, and any other mandatory paperwork.
  13. Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
  14. Prepares food for the following day.
  15. Assists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served.
  16. Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.
  17. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Works a school year calendar, approximately 185 days at 1.0 FTE (8 hours per day).  Based on current OSEA salary schedule and negotiated agreement, salary (code 8 – starting $17.19/hr – $19.86 /hr) with excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement. Paid time off includes one sick day per month worked and two personal days, pro-rated per school year. Benefit information can be found at https://www.seaside.k12.or.us/hr/benefits.    TIMELINE:  Closed when filled.   START: August 26, 2024

 

TO APPLY:  Go to http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment and follow the instructions to complete online application process.  Questions? Call Human Resources, 503.738.5591

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice.  For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at (503)738-5591.  Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.

Salary : $17 - $20

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