Substitute Kitchen Cook

Position Summary:

The Nashua-Plainfield Community School District is seeking dependable and hardworking Substitute Kitchen Cooks to assist with food preparation and meal service when regular kitchen staff are absent. The substitute will help prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment in accordance with district procedures and food safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food preparation, food service, or institutional kitchens preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established food preparation procedures.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness practices perferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with kitchen staff and other district personnel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely perform physical duties associated with food preparation and meal service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare ingredients, portion food, and assist with meal preparation as directed.
• Serve meals to students and staff while maintaining appropriate portion sizes and food quality.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe food handling procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces, serving areas, and dining areas as assigned.
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen cleanup, and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Monitor food and supply levels and communicate shortages to the kitchen supervisor.
• Follow district procedures for food storage, labeling, and handling.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager, Food Service Director, or designated administrator.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift thtorughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry food supplies, equipment, and containers weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work around hot equipment, ovens, dishwashers, and kitchen appliances.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks associated with food preparation, serving, and cleaning.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in school kitchen and food service areas. Duties may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and wet or slippery surfaces. Work requires frequent standing, food preparation, meal service, and cleaning activities.

Terms of Employment:

Substitute assignments, work schedules, and compensation are established by the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District Baord of Education and applicable district policies. Employment is contigent upon successful completion of required background checks and district requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Nashua-Plainfield Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Iowa law.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Substitute Kitchen Cook

Reports To: Kitchen Manager/Food Service Director

This employer participated in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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