Food Service Worker

Position Type:
Food Service/ Assistant Cook

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Ellendale_District

Date Available:
08/18/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

District:
&nbsp Ellendale School District 40

&nbsp&nbsp Ellendale Public School is seeking applicants for an assistant cook.

Qualifications

1. High School graduate
2. Be able to lift boxes up to 50 pounds, reach up to high shelves, bend to low shelves, stand for extended period of time, and operate existing equipment;
3. Meet required Health Dept. and DPI certifications for this position;
4. Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities;
5. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Duties The following are essential duties for the position:

1. Assist in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner;
2. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students as is expected of teachers;
3. Maintain positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents;
4. Present a positive image of the school to the public;
5. Follow all regulations pertaining to sanitation in kitchens, dress of cooks, safety, and techniques in handling food shall be the same as those set up by the State for cafes and restaurants as directed by the head cook;
6. Assume responsibility for seeing that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly;
7. Assist in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, utensils, and service areas;
8. Perform major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the head cook; and
9. Assume responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods;

Interested applicants should apply online at . Only online applications shall be accepted. If you need assistance with the application process you may obtain it at the Ellendale School Office at 321 N. 1st St. in Ellendale ND. Final applicants will be subject to a background check.

Salary starts at $17.00 / hour and is dependent upon education, skills, and experience.

If you have questions about this position you may contact Mrs. Lana Norton, Business Manager at ... or phone at ....