Cook [ESP3657]

Cook

Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff; the cleaning of equipment, utensils, and preparation and serving areas; and the accurate accounting and reporting of federally required measures.

• Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook the main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads, etc. using standardized recipes.
• Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays, dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.
• Between meal times, refill and refresh condiment bars, serving lines, etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers, clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.
• Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets, gloves and other required coverings.
• Set up plates and utensils for students.
• Assist in recording the commodities used, production records and other federally required reporting measures.
• Operate various types of institutional food preparation equipment such as slicers, pressure cookers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Track and record the type of meals served to each student and staff, and the amount paid, if appropriate, as they go through the services lines.
• Orient student lunch helpers, as needed.
• Provide exceptional appropriate customer service in the serving of food.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain the dishwasher area.
• Clean kitchen equipment and entire kitchen and serving area.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Put away pots, pans, trays and utensils after washing is complete.
• Perform preparation as needed for future meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include data entry at the Point of Sale.
• Survey student preferences for a la carte sales.
• Reconcile a la carte sales with money received and food items sold.
• Where applicable, prepare food for transport and safe delivery and service of perishable food items.
• Remove kitchen area trash.
• Put away supplies.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• Perform or assist with major cleaning or seasonal cleaning activities.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• Cleans sinks.
• May assist with equipment inventory at the end of the school year.
• May wash laundry (towels, clothes).
• Orient student lunch helpers.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• May inspect and accept produce and other food items when delivered.

A High School Diploma or equivalent. Some experience in food preparation. Food Handler Permit.