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, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (SUN)-1 YEAR ONLY

LOCATION: Sun Valley Elementary

DATE POSTED: 10/05/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL069-27-08

HOURS/DAYS: 2.5/2 Days per week/(Tuesday and Thursday)

 

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:  Nutrition Services Director

 

* *   The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

 

Last Revision (date): June 12, 2026