Head Cook

• Position Type:
    Food & Nutrition Services/Head Cook
  
  
• Date Posted:
    7/17/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Clear Creek Middle/High School
  
  
• Date Available:
    08/07/2025
  
    

Job Title: Food Service Head Cook

Salary Grade: $ $20.91 per hour

Work Year: 154 Days

Status: Nonexempt

Department: Food Service

Reports To: Director of Food Service

OUR DISTRICT:  Clear Creek School District (CCSD) is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, a short drive west of Denver and area suburbs. Clear Creek serves the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Dumont, Silver Plume, and parts of Evergreen. Our county is well-suited for the outdoor enthusiast, with beautiful mountain trails for hiking and biking, rivers for rafting, and ski areas that serve both nordic and alpine. Our historic downtowns offer some of the best places to explore and discover. 

Our community places a high value on supporting students and schools, which has resulted in recent increases to compensation and facility improvements. We believe that students are more than test scores, and learning experiences are opportunities for messy, creative thinking. 

Clear Creek School District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high-quality educators. This means you'll be warmly welcomed into our team of professionals, provided opportunities to learn and grow with us, and be challenged to be your very best for students. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: The successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting through an approved fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for providing the daily preparation of food for the school lunch program.  The Food Service Head Cook prepares and serves Clear Creek School District meals, including breakfast and lunch (hot and cold) in accordance with food and safety standards. The Food Service Head Cook develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Performs all food preparation activities, including anticipating needs, cooking and baking.

Prepares food between lunch periods as needed.

Operates computer and cash box.

Maintains sanitary conditions of kitchen and other areas.

Enters grocery order as needed.

Makes routine decisions in the absence of the Director Food Service.

Accepts deliveries and stores incoming food.

Maintains organization of food storage room.

Assists Director of Food Service in inventory process.

Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  High School Diploma/GED required.

EXPERIENCE:    One (1) to three (3) years in school lunch program or related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of large volume cooking and commercial food preparation equipment required.

EXPECTATIONS:

Is flexible.

Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.

Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.

Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community, as well as the public at large.

Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Maintains a generally positive attitude.

Observes all District policies and procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  While performing these job duties, the employee may be exposed to noise and temperature extremes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Frequent lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Repetitive bending, reaching, pulling with prolonged standing and walking. Eye/hand coordination for register and computer operation. Visual concentration on equipment.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  May direct the work of others.

Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.