Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook

Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook

Johnston Community School District

LAWSON - JOHNSTON, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID:5343618

Application Deadline:Sep 05, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: Food preparation, serving and clean up of food and equipment for the School Nutrition Department.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Food service preparation experience desired

Be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic and follow oral and written direction

Be able to do considerable standing and have the ability to lift 50 lbs safely

Ability to relate to children

Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

Contributes to creating a positive work environment

Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

Works independently and with confidence

Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

Performs tasks in a timely manner

Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation

Responsible for maintaining serving line

Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining all types of equipment

Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear uniform type clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable, safe rubber-soled shoes)

Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, ....

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Benefits:

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Position Type:Part-Time

Salary:$17.83 to $21.77 Per Hour