Long-Term Substitute 8-Hour Straight Shift Cook III/Server - Anticipated

Long-Term Substitute Cook III/Server

Reports To: Administrator for Child Nutrition and Cafeteria Manager

Job Goal: To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Qualifications:

• Must have some experience in the production of quantity foods
• Possess the ability to successfully relate to students and fellow workers
• Possess current Food Handler's Card from the Ohio County Health Department
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for School Cook
• Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state, and local laws and policies
• A clear background check
• An outstanding attendance and punctuality record in current and previous positions
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a cook
• Willing to work a flexible schedule

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria with daily cleaning and sanitizing and heavy cleaning when applicable
• Competent in online ordering of products weekly to vendors and checking school email daily at a minimum
• Must be able to use effectively all kitchen equipment
• Assist with determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily
• Prepare and serve food according to a planned menu and proper serving sizes per production records
• Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and or package directions on products
• Report to Cafeteria Manager and/or Child Nutrition Office any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Participate in staff development training as directed
• Demonstrate an interest in the school and in the welfare of the children
• Must be able to lift all equipment and food containers used in cooking (example: case of 6/#10 cans, grinders, etc.)
• Assist Child Nutrition Light Truck Driver to load or unload truck for delivery
• Assist Cafeteria Manager in maintaining accurate inventory
• Ability to work in various temperatures including freezers, walk-in coolers, and near hot cooking equipment
• Maintain positive work habits
• Perform duties efficiently and productively
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills as required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Child Nutrition Administrator and Cafeteria Manager

West Virginia Department of Education