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School Cook

Avid Management Resources

Columbus, OH 43215 • 9/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description

ob description:

Prepare nutritious meals daily (breakfast, lunch and snack) for students ages 1-5 years old.

M-Friday 7:00 am-1:00 pm

Daily/weekly

  • Obtain meal counts from each classroom
  • Prepare and serve meals
  • Wash and put away all dishes before leaving
  • Keep kitchen clean and organized at all times
  • Wipe and sanitize counters
  • Wipe oven and refrigerator
  • Wipe & dry all kitchen equipment
  • Clear drains of food and rinse out and dry sink each time dishes are done
  • Remove from freezer any food needed for the following day for defrosting
  • Empty trash can and put new liner in
  • Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily
  • Label leftover food with current date
  • Ensure classroom supplies are filled and delivered (collect supply list Wed, collect/deliver on Friday)
  • Interact with the children in a manner that clearly conveys love and acceptance
  • If changes are needed on the menu, please change menus in designated areas
  • Other duties as needed;

Monthly

  • Deep clean the oven
  • Defrost the freezer
  • Maintain food/supply inventory
  • Ensure broom, dust pan and trash can liners are cleaned out
  • Attend required trainings as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Knowledge of CACFP protocols

Education:

Graduation from high school, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in production cooking. Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements and documentation.