Malden Public Schools
Join to apply for the
Assistant Cook – [SY25-26]
role at
Malden Public Schools .
Job Summary This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Duties
Cook, prepare and serve food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
Set up hot and/or cold food area.
Comply with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling.
Comply with all location security protocols and guidelines.
Receive and properly store supplies.
Take temperatures when receiving frozen/refrigerated foods.
Collect and strip trays for dishwashing and participate in warewashing, if assigned.
Store silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
Attend all mandatory in‑service programs.
Manage point of service/cash handling if applicable for position.
Complete daily paperwork, as applicable.
Must be available to substitute/fill in at any of the 7 locations.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all policies and procedures at all times.
Comply with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must complete all mandated training as necessary.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
1 year professional food service experience preferred.
Always present a positive and professional image.
ServSafe certification.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and hear.
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line.
Standing most of the work day is required.
Work requires movement in and out of storerooms and freezers.
Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
To Apply: Submit your application on School Spring.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Cook – [SY25-26]
role at
Malden Public Schools .
Job Summary This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Duties
Cook, prepare and serve food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
Set up hot and/or cold food area.
Comply with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling.
Comply with all location security protocols and guidelines.
Receive and properly store supplies.
Take temperatures when receiving frozen/refrigerated foods.
Collect and strip trays for dishwashing and participate in warewashing, if assigned.
Store silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
Attend all mandatory in‑service programs.
Manage point of service/cash handling if applicable for position.
Complete daily paperwork, as applicable.
Must be available to substitute/fill in at any of the 7 locations.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all policies and procedures at all times.
Comply with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must complete all mandated training as necessary.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
1 year professional food service experience preferred.
Always present a positive and professional image.
ServSafe certification.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and hear.
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line.
Standing most of the work day is required.
Work requires movement in and out of storerooms and freezers.
Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
To Apply: Submit your application on School Spring.
#J-18808-Ljbffr