START DATE: November 2, 2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Food Service Cook provides quality food and customer service to students in a safe, timely and pleasant manner.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Food Service Cook reports directly to the assigned Kitchen Manager and the Director of Food Services.
Works cooperatively with administration, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Board approved school service days; hours and days worked based on assignment.
Rates and benefits according to agreement with the Board of School Directors.
According to the School District Policy Manual (available in the main office of each building).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the site Kitchen Manager and/or Director of Food Services.

Prepares food safely, using the proper methods and according to recipes.
Assure proper portion control for serving and maintaining food cost.
Maintain accurate records and documents.
Assume responsibilities of manager in the event of manager’s absence.
Assist Manager with inventory ordering, receiving and control.
Properly operates, utilizes and cleans equipment.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, customer service skills, and is team oriented.
Recipe development based on need and trend.
Responsible for proper food storage.
Mastery of cooking skills and methods.
This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with quantity food preparation and service
Food Safety Program certificate required and maintained
Knowledge of quantity food production and customer service
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Ability to work in a friendly manner and communicate with co-workers and students
Neat and clean appearance
Current Act 34, Act 151, FBI & Act 126 clearances
The person, while performing in this position, will be required to:
- Remain in a stationary position 50%
- Move about work area with ease
- Position self accurately and safely
- Have the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and or move up to 50 pounds
- Have specific vision abilities including close, color and adjust focus.
- Handle hot and sharp objects
- Use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Have ability to communicate and converse with employees and students
- Be exposed to cafeteria/kitchen environmental conditions with severe temperature changes and moderate to loud noise levels.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Indicate what statement best describes the usual lifting activity.

_____ Sedentary Lifting up to 10 lbs. maximum and carrying small items.

_____ Light Lifting up to 20 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting of objects up to 10 lbs.

X Medium Lifting up to 50 lbs. maximum and carrying object up to 25 lbs.

_____ Heavy Lifting up to 100 lbs. and carrying objects up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Indicate what best describes the physical activities for the job.

	Not Required*	Occasional*	Frequent*	Constant*
Bending			X
Pushing		X
Hearing				X
Reaching			X
Climbing	X
Seeing				X
Speaking		X
Standing				X
Walking			X

*Definitions:

Not Required – This activity may not be a routine part of the job.

Occasional – This activity is an essential part of the job at random intervals.

Frequent – This activity is a usual and customary part of the job.

Constant – This activity is continually occurring as part of the job.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Act 34 – Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 – Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI – Fingerprint check
Approved physical to be free from Tuberculosis

The School District of Upper Dublin is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Food Services Cook, TFES