Deer Park School District # 414 Assistant Cook
Days: 8.0 hours per day, Monday-Friday Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Deer Park Elementary
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Assistant Cook will work under the direction of the Head Cook and Food Services Manager to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring proper food handling practices, and assisting in the overall operation of the school cafeteria.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain kitchen appliances and cooking equipment, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition
- Handle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standards.
- Assist with food preparation for special events, school functions, or other district-related activities as needed.
- Prepare OSPI and HACCP records as necessary.
- Ability to communicate with the principal and school staff so the necessary support requirements for educational programs may be provided.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques.
- Positive, motivating, and caring attitude for students and ability to supervise and work well.
- Willing to maintain and update food service abilities by attending workshops, conferences, and in-service programs.
- Use and knowledge of personal protective equipment, i.e., goggles, gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and/or any other provided safety equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate, or equivalent.
- Possess the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a State Food Handler's Permit.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or institutional setting preferred.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seldom (less than 10%) Limited (10-30%) Moderate (31-60%) Frequent (61-100%)
Lift assist over 50 lbs Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs Lifting up to 50 lbs Lifting up to 35 lbs
Exposure to human-borne pathogens Exposure to outside elements Stooping, bending Walking
Standing Exposure to extreme Cold (freezer) Sitting Twisting, pushing, pulling
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website: https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713 Application Requirements
- Applicants must complete the application online at www.dpsd.org and must include the following:
- 3 Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled 2026-2027 Salary Range: $18.33 - $23.52 per hour, depending on experience The contract Year 2026-2027: 8.0 hours per day, Monday – Friday Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire. Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences. Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:
Civil Rights Title IX Compliance Coordinator Section 504 Coordinator
Sam Abrahms Suzanne McKibbon Kirstin Hermann
HomeLink Assistant Principal Director of Special Services Assistant Special Service Director
509-468-3308 509-464-5526 509-464-5527
sam.abrams@dpsdmail.org suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org kristin.hermann@dpsdmail.org
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526