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Child Nutrition Cook-2026-27 JobID: 3050 Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Pioneer Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Child Nutrition Cook Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the site Child Nutrition Manager, to prepare and cook meals. Essential Functions: Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean. Prepares and cooks meals. Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils. Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria. Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed. Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria. Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational and problem solving skills. Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Certification/License: Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation. Experience: Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children. FLSA Status: Nonexempt Pay Scale: Follows the Cafe Class II salary schedule Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026
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$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Communication
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