Job Summary:
This position assists the lead cook and food service director in the operations of the district food service program. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch, maintaining the kitchen area in a sanitary manner and other duties pertinent to the overall food service program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares food for daily menus as directed by the food service director or lead cook (when the director is not available)
- Operates food service equipment in a safe manner
- Stores, labels and dates all food products when directed.
- Serves meals as directed
- Will assist in cleaning following each meal.
- Assists in maintaining records when requested
- Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Communicates with others in a positive, professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned and related to food service program
Reports to:
Food Service Director/Superintendent
Job Qualifications:
- Knowledge of fundamentals of cooking and has ability to utilize and convert standardized recipts.
- Knowledge of portion control and correct serving protocols
- Knowledge of current safety and sanitation techniques
- Ability to develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff and public
- Adaptability
- Ability and willingness to participate in professional development training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or it's equivalent
- Possess and maintain a current food handlers permit
- Ability to read, write and apply basic mathematics calculations
- Computer skills preferred, not required
- Ability to lift and move objects 25 pounds or more.
- Ability to stand for lengths of time
- Possesses a current state drivers license
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of food preparation requirements and the ability to apply this knowledge to the preparation of meals.
- Knowledge of portion control and correct serving protocols
- Skill in cooking/preparing meals
- Ability to successfully interact with others in a positive manner
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment