REACH is hiring a part-time school cook to prepare and serve daily lunches for students at our small charter school in Grants Pass.

This is a hands-on cooking role with predictable hours, no nights or weekends, and a calm school environment.

Part-Time School Cook

REACH – River’s Edge Academy Charter School
Grants Pass, OR
Part-Time | Approximately 20 hours per week
$18–$22 per hour (DOE)

Job Overview

REACH is seeking a part-time school cook to plan, prepare, and serve simple, nutritious lunches for students. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking for kids and wants predictable daytime hours in a school setting.

Meals are prepared at our Grants Pass campus and served onsite daily, with some meals packaged for weekly delivery to our Rogue River site.

This is a non-USDA, in-house lunch program serving a small number of students.

REACH is also open to contract proposals (RFPs) from qualified individuals or small food service providers interested in providing school lunch services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily lunches for students
• Follow rotating, kid-friendly menus
• Portion and package meals for service and delivery
• Serve lunch between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen and food service areas
• Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements
• Track food supplies and communicate ordering needs
• Accommodate common food allergies and dietary needs
• Work cooperatively with school staff during meal service

Schedule

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• School days only
• Morning food preparation and midday service
• No nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card (required)
• Experience as a cook, kitchen worker, or food service employee preferred
• Experience cooking for groups, schools, childcare, or community programs is a plus
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a school environment with children
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport food short distances

Pay and Benefits

• $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience
• Predictable, part-time schedule
• Supportive, community-oriented school environment

How to Apply

Applicants may apply in one of two ways:

Employment Applicants:
Submit a resume and a short statement describing your cooking or food service experience.

Contract / RFP Applicants:
Submit a brief proposal outlining your food service experience, service approach, availability, and estimated costs.

REACH is an equal opportunity employer.

REACH is a small, community-based public charter school serving students through a personalized, flexible learning model. We partner closely with families, who play an active role as Learning Coaches, while teachers provide consistent guidance, support, and accountability.

Our program is built on strong relationships, individualized instruction, and real-world learning experiences that help students thrive both academically and personally. Staff at REACH work in a collaborative, student-centered environment where innovation, flexibility, and meaningful connections are at the core of the work.