Managing Cook II 2026-27 Chinook Middle School (Internal Candidates Only)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The position of Managing Cook II is responsible for performing skilled cooking duties including preparing, cooking and planning, kitchen clean up and other dutes as required.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Prepare food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instructions using available kitchen equipment;
• Deternimnes and orders selected menu items from central kitchen;
• Operate standard cooking equipment;
• Inspects, evaluates and reports equipment and facilities conditions on safety and sanitation; suggests corrective action;
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, desserts and prepares hot lunches.
• Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, cafeteria and equipment; assure that standards of sanitation and safety are met.
• Observes proper receiving and and storage practices;
• Maintains accurate employee time records;
• Requests maintenance and repaires of all equipment as needed;
• Maintains current recipe file;
• Opens and closes the kitchen daily;
• Verifies daily bank deposit;
• Signs off on work sheet;
• Trains, manages and supervises employees;
• Performs initial openings and final closing of the kitchen for the operating year;
• Perform other related duties as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent;
• Two years experience in food service, including one year experience in quantity food preparation;
• Possess a valid State of Washington Department of Health Food and Beverage Handlers Permit.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Fundamentals of cooking;
• Methods and practices of ordering;
• Producing and serving of food in large quantities.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and carry out and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with staff, students, and public;
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nutrition Services salary classification D $ 29.84 to $ 34.16/hour (starting at $ 29.94/hour). M-F 6:45am to 2:00pm (36.25 hours per week for a 193-day annual assignment). This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Compliance Coordinator

Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator

Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: 425-456-4248

Email: phamn@bsd405.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: (425) 456-4168

Email: bowenk@bsd405.org

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District's communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.