Cook

Cook Position

Tri-Village Local Schools has an opening for a 6 ¾ hour food service position.

Position: Food Service - Cook

Range of pay: $17.50 - $21.70

Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Classification: Food Service Employee

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Employment Status: Full - Time

Qualifications:

High school diploma, or equivalent. Training and/or experience which evidences an ability to clean, cook, and store food properly in preparation of cooking meals. Must be trained in food safety, sanitation, and preparation consistent with country and state Board of Health regulations. Must pass criminal background check including fingerprinting. Has demonstrated regular attendance. Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid students. Good healthy and high moral character. Ability to effectively communicate tactfully and courteously and work harmoniously with students, parents, and district personnel. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to manage time and organize task to complete required duties and paperwork each day in a timely manner. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assist with or perform a wide range of cooking tasks associated with the preparation of student meals. Ensure high standards of service and food quality; serve students/staff appetizing food in adequate portions. Ensure that foods are maintained at proper temperatures for storing and serving. Evaluate and verify nutritional value of meals served and fill out appropriate state and federal reports. Monitor all foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance; test new recipes. Thaw food products accordingly. Basic knowledge and up to date training in inventory control, menu planning, and quality of control methods. Ensure that all applicable work safety and security procedures are followed. Put deliveries away, every Tuesday, and take inventory at the end of each month. Maintain all required records and forward required reports to Food Service Supervisor. Clean and inventory all equipment and supplies at the end of the year. Follow all district and policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor. Due annual training.

Working Conditions:

Constantly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Exposed to mechanical moving parts, fumes or airborne particles Regular exposed to extreme cold and heat Noise level is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

Constantly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands. Regularly required to talk and hear Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoops, kneel, crouch. Frequently required to taste or smell. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.