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Boone Community School District

Food Service Worker

Boone, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

STAFF/COOK FOOD SERVICE Title: Food Service Staff Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports To: Food Service Director Pay Schedule: Food Service Staff/Cooks Prepared/Revised Date: 2025 Work Year: 9 months ...

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Lead Cook (3345)

Savannah, GA

$16 - $18/hr

Serves as the lead worker to food services staff. Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a ...

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Dairy Queen Grill Staff

Hurricane, UT · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Grill Staff / Cook Location: Dairy Queen Reports To: Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Position Summary: The Grill Staff / Cook is responsible for executing kitchen operations to ...

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Lead Cook (3345)

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Serves as the lead worker to food services staff. Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a ...

Wartburg College

Cook

Waverly, IA

$13 - $17.25/hr

... staff. Cooks work as a team to accomplish their tasks. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare food for board plan dining, special diets, catering, and retail areas, utilizing information ...

Wartburg College

Cook

Waverly, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

... staff. Cooks work as a team to accomplish their tasks. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare food for board plan dining, special diets, catering, and retail areas, utilizing information ...

MERANI HOSPITALITY

Line Cooks

Niagara Falls, NY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff. * Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.

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Cook

Irvine, CA

$23/hr

Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks will assist in menu production and event execution by working specific locations and stations ...

Irvine Ice Foundation

Cook

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$23/hr

Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks will assist in menu production and event execution by working specific locations and stations ...

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Cook

Irvine, CA

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Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks will assist in menu production and event execution by working specific locations and stations ...

The Skinny Pancake

Cook

Albany, NY · On-site

$18.62 - $23.62/hr

Cooks' compensation includes a competitive base wage plus a back-of-house RevShare split amongst kitchen staff. Cooks have a base rate of $17 - $22 per hour, depending on experience, with an average ...

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$12.77 - $16/hr

We are seeking Beverage Cart Attendants, Stewards and Kitchen Staff/Cooks. Pay Range: $12.77 to $16.00 per hour Key Responsibilities of the Beverage Cart Attendants: * Confirms beverage cart is fully ...

The Rinks Foundation

Cook

Irvine, CA · On-site

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C & H Holdings

Dairy Queen Grill Staff

Woods Cross, UT · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

The Grill Staff / Cook is responsible for executing kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and guest satisfaction. This includes cooking, assembling, and preparing food items ...

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Burley, ID · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

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Dairy Queen Grill Staff

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Perry, UT · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

The Grill Staff / Cook is responsible for executing kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and guest satisfaction. This includes cooking, assembling, and preparing food items ...

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Food Service Worker

Boone, IA • On-site

Boone Community School District
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$14.75 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Job description

STAFF/COOK  FOOD SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Food Service Staff Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports To: Food Service Director Pay Schedule: Food Service Staff/Cooks Prepared/Revised Date: 2025 Work Year: 9 months 

SUMMARY:   

The Food Service Staff/Cook assists in the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The staff/cook assists in kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. Staff/cooks are also responsible, as assigned, for recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, record keeping, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Food Service experience preferred but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Oral and written communication skills and English language skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the  job
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
  • Basic personal computer skills
  • Customer service and public relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
  • Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
  • Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

  • Computers and peripherals; must acquire within probationary period
  • Kitchen Equipment; must acquire within probationary period

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job. 

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Understands and is able to communicate the customer service approach of the Food Services Program. 2. Participates in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards. 3. Participates in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards. 4. Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned. 5. Participates and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas. 6. Participates in the meal service preparation as assigned dependent on the school site's needs. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc. 7. Maintains a smooth flow of service and works closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience. 8. Assists in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program. 9. If serving as a cashier, accurately  reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips. 11. Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment. 12. Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members. 13. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand . . .X   Walk . . .X   Sit .

X

. . Use hands to finger, handle or feel . . .X  






PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms . .

X

. Climb or balance . .

X

. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl .

X

. . Talk . . .X   Hear . . .X   Taste . .X .   Smell . . .X  

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds . . .

X

Up to 25 pounds . . .

X

Up to 50 pounds . .

X

. Up to 100 pounds .

X

. . More than 100 pounds

X

. . .

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare .

X

. . Analyze .

X

. . Communicate . . .X   Copy .

X

. . Coordinate . .

X

. Instruct .

X

. . Compute . .

X

. Synthesize

X

. . . Evaluate .

X

. . Use Interpersonal Skills . . .X   Compile .

X

. . Negotiate

X

. . .

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)  . . .X   Work near moving mechanical parts . . .X   Work in high, precarious places

X

. . . Fumes or airborne particles . .X .   Toxic or caustic chemicals . .X .   Outdoor weather conditions .X . .   Extreme cold (non-weather) .

X

. . Extreme heat (non-weather) .

X

. . Risk of electrical shock .X . .   Work with explosives

X

. . . Risk of radiation

X

. . . Vibration .

X

. .

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements . Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) . Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision . Depth perception . Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet . Quiet . Moderate   Loud .X Very loud .


Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750
 



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