Cook ('26-'27 School Year) - Juneau School District

Job Description

NANA Management Services (NMS) is seeking a Cook to provide essential meal services within the Juneau School District. This position is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving nutritious meals to students and staff, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment, and ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations. The Cook plays a vital role in supporting the daily nutritional needs and overall well-being of the school community.

*THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR AND WILL START AROUND AUGUST OF 2026*

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals according to production reports and menus using standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and proper food handling and storage.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and food safety standards.
• Direct Food Service Workers on daily prep, cleaning, and serving tasks.
• Complete inventory counts, production logs, and verify supply needs.
• Set up and monitor serving lines and ensure all areas are clean and stocked.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Operate independently while maintaining operational standards.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Full-time position, typically 30–40 hours/week depending on participation levels and operational needs.
• Shift start times generally range from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m., with end times typically between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
• Must be flexible to fill in at different schools or adapt to schedule changes, including working independently when necessary.

Transportation:

• Reliable personal transportation is required; you may be reassigned to other school sites as needed.
• If directed to travel to another site after a shift has started, mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.  You are responsible for your own fuel, maintenance, and personal auto insurance.
• A daily mileage log must be submitted for reimbursement.

Additional Info:

• Must clock in/out within 5 minutes of shift start/end and be on-site when punching in.
• A 30-minute daily break is required and should be taken without disrupting kitchen operations.
• One employee meal (breakfast or lunch) is provided per shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of directly related food preparation or cooking experience.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, occasional exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Office conditions: Pace of work environment is Medium.

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: School kitchen

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: None

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.