Cook Helper

Position Title: Cook Helper

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Food Service Manager

SCA Code: 07130

Position Description

Reports to the Food Service Manager. Assists the Cook in the preparation of meals and general kitchen 

and dining area sanitation.

Essential Functions

1. Ensures serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods.

2. Replenishes napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.

3. Makes coffee, tea, and other beverages.

4. Assists in the preparation of other foods under the direction of a Cook.

5. Sets up cafeteria lines and serves meals on the line.

6. Assists in the storage and inventory of supplies and transfers food ingredients from the storage area to the cooking area.

7. Cleans the food service area, tables, kitchen equipment, and appliances and ensures proper floor care.

8. Assists in washing dishes/utensils; stores them in an orderly fashion.

9. Supervises students assigned to assist in any of the above duties under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Supervisor.

10. Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.

11. Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.

12. Reports violations of unethical behavior.

13. Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.

14. Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns found in the Food Service Department.

15. Able to maintain a 75% or higher on the employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential 

functions.

Required Education & Experience

• Six months of food services or custodial experience

• Cafeteria/kitchen experience

Certifications/Competencies

• Valid food handler’s permit in the center’s state

• Positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers

• Ability to assist in programs and activities held in the cafeteria

• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, 

mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through 

interventions

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable 

driving record is required

• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

• Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test.