Cook - ALL SCHOOLS (SEIU, Local 1)

Meal Preparer

General summary: Prepare and serve meals to district staff and students district-wide.

Performance standards: The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have knowledge of food product compliance, food safety, food cost and tray cost. Must have experience with point of sale system. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community. Physical demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities: Prepare entrees in accordance with established recipes and menu. Portion and serve dishes. Operate point of sale system and complete cashier duties. Perform general kitchen duties as assigned. Assist with maintaining food production, inventory, and temperature records. Fill in when cafeteria lead is absent. Must participate in training as given by managerial staff. Make sure that all food handling techniques are followed. Assist with cleaning equipment and kitchen area. Establish good rapport with building staff and students. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Money handling experience preferred.

Special requirements: Must be ServSafe certified.

Working conditions: School cafeteria environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature or issues related to cleanliness.

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Fiscal responsibilities: None.

Curricula responsibilities: None.

Method of evaluation: The director of food service will evaluate this position annually. The evaluation form is available in the human resources and labor relations department.

Saginaw public schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.

Saginaw Intermediate School District