Cafeteria Cook (Part-Time)

Cafeteria Cook (Part-Time)

JobID: 4662

Position Type:

Support Staff/Cook

Date Posted:

8/22/2025

Location:

Multiple Locations

Date Available:

Upon Hire

Closing Date:

09/30/2025

Now Hiring: Part-Time Cafeteria Cook

Do you want to make a difference in your community while keeping a schedule that works for family life? Join our team as a Part-Time Cafeteria Cook! This is a great opportunity for parents or community members who would like to work in the same building as their student, enjoy school-day hours, and still be available before and after school.

Work Schedule:

Hours generally fall between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Monday-Friday, on student attendance days.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive school community.

Work where your student learns.

Enjoy family-friendly hours with school holidays and breaks off.

Contribute to the health and success of students every day.

Position Overview

As a Cafeteria Cook, you'll work under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager to prepare, cook, bake, and serve nutritious meals to students. You'll also help keep our kitchens safe, sanitary, and running smoothly.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

Experience in food preparation (preferred).

Training in nutrition, safety, or sanitation (preferred).

Skills we're looking for:

Knowledge of safe food preparation and serving methods.

Ability to follow recipes and menus accurately.

Comfort operating and maintaining kitchen equipment.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and bake food in large quantities.

Assist with setting up serving lines and checking food temperatures.

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.

Operate dishwashers and handle food storage and inventory.

Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay starting at $17.00 per hour with no experience, up to $24.05 per hour with 20 years of creditable experience.

Family-friendly schedule aligned with the school calendar.

A rewarding role where you support the health and well-being of students.

How to Apply

Start your application today by clicking "Apply" in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.

Join us in making lunchtime the best part of every student's day!

Job Description: Cook

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.