Durango School District is accepting applications for a Cook at Durango High School. Position is five (5) hours per day and includes full time benefits. Experience preferred. Begins August 31, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a one-time $1125 bonus for staff newly hired to the school district (pro-rated for late start).

Job Title: Cook Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Food Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Nutrition Prepared/Revised Date: July 1, 2015, rev. 7/1/18,7/1/20; 7/1/24

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY: Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,



and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.
- Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.
- Stock and set up the serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
- Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in the commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
- Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.
- Cross train in all positions, including manager position.
- Operates the POS lunch system and serve

📌 26/27 Cook, Escalante Middle School, 0.625 FTE (Durango)
🏢 Durango School District 9-R
📍 Durango