School Cook (K-5)

West Bath School

School Cook

The West Bath School (K-5) is seeking a school cook to work 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (or 27.5 hours per week), for up to 38 weeks of the year. The anticipated hours are from 8 AM-1:30 PM.

Job Goal:

A cook is responsible for general cooking in a school kitchen, the preparation and serving of school meals, and the cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the kitchen manager.

The cook will:

• Plan and participate in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals according to the requirements of local, state, and federal guidelines
• Operate standard cooking equipment such as ranges, mixers, etc.
• Arrange tables, wash dishes, utensils, trays, and equipment
• Participate in annual training and program meetings as requested
• Complete other duties as assigned

Candidates must have

• specialized training in sanitation, food handling, and safety
• a thorough knowledge in all aspects of of food preparation, including scratch cooking, in a school or large scale kitchen, as well as knowledge of nutrition and food values
• the ability to follow standard recipes
• a high school diploma or its equivalent or greater
• CHRC certification and current Serve Safe Training
• a positive attitude, pride in work performance, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with others in support of the goals of the school
• the ability to lift 40 lbs

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and an application to Emily Thompson by July 21, 2025. Applications may be downloaded at

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