Full Time School Kitchen Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Food Services Staff/Second Cook
Date Posted:
6/10/2026
Location:
Sheridan Junior High School
Second Cook - Sheridan Junior High School
SCSD2 is seeking a positive, energetic and motivated Second Cook to join the Sheridan Junior High School kitchen.
BENEFITS: Wyoming State Retirement Pension Plan, Medical/Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, Paid Sick and Personal Leave. Time off matches the school calendar including Christmas, Spring and Summer breaks.
STARTING WAGE: $18.23 - $21.23 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
2. Knowledge of clerical and bookkeeping concepts.
3. Knowledge of organizational skills.
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Supervisor/Food Services Director
JOB GOAL: To assist in the operation of the kitchen as directed by the kitchen supervisor and to learn duties of the kitchen supervisor so as to be proficient in doing them in the absence of the kitchen supervisor.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Learn duties of the kitchen supervisor as instructed.
2. Assume duties of the kitchen supervisor in absence of the kitchen supervisor.
3. Assist in food preparation, serving, daily clean up and special cleaning.
4. Supervise kitchen workers only as directed by the kitchen supervisor.
5. Assist the kitchen supervisor in certain duties and assume responsibilities as directed.
6. Assist with taking inventory and/or other paper work duties as directed.
7. Learn to use all kitchen equipment and tools efficiently and properly and in a manner that is economical of time and materials.
8. Contribute to the smooth running of the food service operation in the school.
9. Be punctual, clean, neat and ready to work.
10. Have and promote a good attitude toward associates.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
2. Lower body strength to stand and walk entire work day.
3. Ability to reach over head to retrieve cookware or supplies.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment relationship with the District is at will and of indefinite duration. Salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.
Job Category: Classified
Exemption Status: non-exempt
Days/year: 177
Hours/day: 8
Insurance Eligibility: Eligible
Contract position: no
Placement on any of the Classified (Hourly) Wage Schedules for all new employees will be based solely on an individual's years of job-related experience:

• School district experience (full time) = One (1) year of job-related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
• School district experience (substitute) & non-school district experience = three (3) years of job-related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)

*placement beyond step seven (7) requires approval from the Superintendent
Upon board approval, eligible staff move one (1) step on the wage schedule annually, except in those years when the Board of Trustees sets a wage freeze due to budget constraints.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
The closing date displayed is a guideline for candidates and hiring committees. All job postings shall be open for a minimum of five days before they are filled. Once five days have elapsed, committees may begin selecting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates. An application is not a guarantee for an interview. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as job postings may close sooner than the listed close date.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).
Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Section 504 Coordinator
Special Services Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405