• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and one year experience with cooking in a commercial setting.
• Knowledge of methods for preparing, cooking, baking and serving foods in large quantities.
• Ability to read and write and do basic math.
• Ability to use computer program to process meal and deposit transactions and to communicate via e-mail.
• Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Posses, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisor, staff members and the general public.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, physical screening required at District expense upon offer of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass Fingerprint based criminal background check, at employee expense upon offer of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work standing up for the entire shift, twisting side to side, and pushing and pulling for a majority of the time.
• Ability to operate and use various computer programs for meal tracking and communication.
• Read and follow menus and operating procedures.
• Communicate with children and staff in a customer oriented manner.
• Work in small areas that require bending and stooping for items.
• Pushing and pulling carts with food items and carrying trays and stock items to prepare food for serving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Lift lower to waist 21 – 30 lbs up to 33% of shift
• Carry up to 10 lbs up to 66% of shift
• Push/pull up to 10 lbs up to 33% of shift, and up to 75 lbs on a rolling cart.
• To twist side to side up to 66% of shift
• To bend and stoop.
• To reach forward and twist on a continuous basis
• Stand and/or walk for up to eight hours on cement or quarry tile floors
• Occasionally climb a stool or ladder

REPORTS TO:  

Nutrition Services Director and School Lead Cook.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Substitute – On -Call: Days per year will vary depending upon the needs of the district. Salary and placement will be in accordance with the substitute pay rate of $13.01 per hour.

GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply online at Estacada School District at www.estacada.k12.or.us link to Employment Opportunities.

ESTACADA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. All qualified persons will be considered for employment. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, gender orientation, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ability. Candidates requiring ADA accommodations and/or assistance during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 503-630-6871 ext 2903.