Cook Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the cook in planning, preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals to Mt. Angel School District students and staff in the most efficient and effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent

18 years of age or older

Ability to serve food, including meats and other main dishes, salads, sandwiches, desserts and work in portion control

Ability to learn to operate industrial dishwashers, mixers, ovens, other related school kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils

Ability to supervise student helpers who work in the kitchen/ cafeteria

Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with speed and accuracy

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Assist in routine kitchen duties, including dishwashing

Assist in the serving of food to students and staff, ensuring supplies of food and beverages are maintained and spills cleaned up

Assist in cleaning up, putting food away, storing equipment, washing dishes, scrubbing pots and pans, cleaning food serving areas, sinks, tables, etc.

Responsible for following standards of efficiency and sanitation set by the Health Department and Cook Manager / Food Service Director

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff

Participate in in-service training as assigned

Able to fill in for cook in their absence

Acts as a friendly ambassador for the Mt. Angel School District

Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration

Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures and rules.

Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with community and staff.

Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned.

Cook Assistant

4 hours/day

St. Mary’s Public School

POSTING DATE: October 26, 2026

SALARY: $16.87 - $20.75/hr.

START DATE: November 9, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in meal preparation and serving for large groups preferred

APPLICATION:

To apply, complete an application at https://mtangel.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Return completed application along with:

Letter of interest

Resume

CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received and interviews will begin when the District believes it has received sufficient qualified applications.

CONTACT: Jill Holland, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Mt. Angel School District

PO Box 1129

Mt. Angel, OR 97362

503.845.2345

503.845.2789 (fax)

Mt. Angel School District promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran status, or because of an actual or perceived association with any other persons within these protected classes.