Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE

Cook, (SVMS)

LOCATION

Sierra Vista Middle School

DATE POSTED

10/15/2026

JOB NUMBER

CL078-27-08

HOURS/DAYS

5.0/186 (Prorated for 2026-2027 school year)

BENEFITS

PSE Food Service Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Cook

REPORTS TO

Nutrition Services Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION

PSE Food Service

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program.
Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu.
Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Job-related experience is desired.
Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred.
ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to perform basic math.
Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid photo identification

Social Security Card

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance

EVALUATION