Cook Manager, Penn Brook Elementary School

Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals.

There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools. POSITION: Cook Manager LOCATION: Penn Brook Elementary School SUPERVISOR: Food Service Director and Building Principal ANNUAL SALARY: Salary and benefits per collective bargaining agreement. START DATE: as soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cooks food, either prepared and/or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements. Oversees the preparation, cooking, serving of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting projected meal quantities, and mandated nutritional and health standards and ensuring appealing presentation. Estimates food preparation and amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste of food items. Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and staff. Maintains high standards of food quality and appearance. Utilizes cooking methods to preserve nutrient content. Batch cooking is used to avoid long holding times for food items. Follow standards of safety in receiving, preparing, serving, cooling and storing food. Prepare, serve, and collect money for the breakfast program. Implements menu plans for the purpose of meeting student's mandated daily nutritional requirements. Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner. Oversees the cleaning of utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation, and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. Inspects food items and or/supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications or orders and /or complying with mandated health standards. Inventories food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements. Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards. Order needed food and supplies. Receive all deliveries, checking order with packing slips for approval and promptly putting all items in appropriate storage areas. Maintain all required records and forward required reports to Food Service Director. Supervise and train assigned personnel. Ensure that established health and safety procedures are followed. Other related work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should:

Be energetic, motivated individual to work with co-workers Be willing to work in a fast paced environment Be passionate and enthusiastic assisting students

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in food service - school experience preferred. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

OTHER This position is eligible for the Town's health insurance, contractual sick days & personal days.

Requirements

APPLICATION: Please apply through School Spring and include a letter of interest, resume, certification areas (if any), transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Georgetown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Have experience working with students with identified special needs and an understanding of early childhood development Demonstrates and maintains a positive attitude about position and responsibilities. Follows through with all requested tasks and assignments. Demonstrates initiative for own learning to ensure current student centered knowledge. Demonstrated work record to report to work punctually and all assignments during the school day. Be flexible in an elementary educational setting.

VALUES At Georgetown Public Schools our beliefs drive our commitments, decisions and actions.

Specifically, we believe that:

Our students come first! Their individual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth is the priority. Our students achieve high standards. Our schools promote academic excellence, creativity, innovation and the achievement of personal excellence. Our schools foster pride in self, school, community, country, and world. Our curriculum is state of the art, comprehensive and challenging for all students. Our students become responsible problem solvers and become critical thinkers. Our schools create lifelong learners who demonstrate moral and ethical integrity, and contribute to the shaping of society. Our teachers, parents/guardians, and overall community are partners in understanding and educating every student. Their role is to encourage and support the achievement of student goals and dreams. Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society. Our schools are welcoming, inclusive, and safe places to learn, where individual differences are both respected and valued.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Georgetown Public Schools knows that there is no more important factor in a child’s education than a great teacher or service provider. The staff in Georgetown are passionate about high quality education and services, drive student achievement, and reflect upon, respect, and value racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Most importantly, they demonstrate a strong commitment to the Georgetown community, which fully supports the educational system. Georgetown Public Schools require professionals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Georgetown Public Schools seeks candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, value our mission, and are highly motivated to change the lives of our students with high quality services that are free of bias, and enable them to form their own opinions. If you fit this description, consider this your personal invitation to apply.