SILETZ VALLEY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Culinary II Assistant
JOB TYPE: Classified / Full-Time REVISED: June 18, 2026
REPORTS TO: Culinary Director, Siletz Valley School PAY SCALE: Classified Scale EA/Culinary II Column
PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to prepare delicious, healthy meals for students according to established recipes, while assisting, inspiring, and mentoring students in a culinary arts program. The Culinary II Cook prepares health-conscious dishes to support and motivate students throughout the school day and ensures a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are examples of duties. However, any one position may not cover all duties listed; examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform; and other duties may be assigned.
- Follows recipe cards and health guidelines to prepare meals for students.
- Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment prior to meal preparation.
- Prepares ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
- Cooks food in various manners utilizing a large range of kitchen equipment.
- Monitor food while cooking to stir, turn, and track time to ensure proper preparation.
- Ensures great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
- Monitors and maintains proper food temperature and cleanliness standards during food service.
- Prepares pre-packaged quick serve menu items.
- Prepares foods for catering events associated with the school.
- Maintains a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen, in accordance with health department guidelines, at all times.
- Ensures all food and other items are properly labeled and stored.
- Follows FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation for all products.
- Checks the quality of ingredients before and during preparation.
- Alerts supervisor when ingredients are running low or supplies need to be replenished.
- Assists, inspires, and mentors students participating in the culinary arts program.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Performs duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in Siletz Valley School.
- Observes laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and the public; works collaboratively as a team member.
- Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
- Respects confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
- Develops job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
- Meets applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
- Attends work regularly.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three years of experience with kitchen prep and cooking required.
- Knowledge and Skills: Experience using cutting tools, cookware, cooking equipment, and bakeware. Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.). Ability to follow recipe standards and all sanitation procedures.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow instructions in cooking and cleanliness. Ability to solve practical problems and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Works well with students, staff, and the public. Ability to mentor and support students in a culinary arts program.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Valid Food Handler’s Card required. Background check required. Other certificates as determined by SVS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Required to talk, hear and listen in conversations/meetings.
- Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl for extended periods.
- Required to use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach; proficiency in moving around the kitchen required.
- Must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Siletz Valley School may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job description, or the job itself, at any time it deems advisable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $24.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
