Cook--BES

CookBruceton School

To prepare and serve the meals for students in Preston County Schools.

The cook is directly accountable to the school principal.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid food handler's card;
• Passage of State Competency Test;
• Be capable of lifting heavy loads which are present in school kitchens such as large pans and cases of food;
• Be able to work with other cooks and staff cooperatively;
• Have skills in cooking and/or baking;
• Have the ability to interpret and follow menus;
• A cook III and Cook III/Cafeteria Manager, in addition to the other abilities, must be capable of planning Type A lunches keeping accurate inventories, preparing accurate reports, ordering supplies and equipment.

Terms of Employment Cooks and Cook/Cafeteria Managers will be employed for 200 days. Salary will be based on the state pay scale.

Performance Standards/Indicators:

1. Work Habits

• Display a positive attitude;
• Follow state and county policies;
• Meet schedules;
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area;
• Manage stressful situations;
• Require minimum supervision;
• Be punctual;
• Accept suggestions and constructive criticism;
• Be dependable.

2. Work Duties and Performance Cook II

• Prepare and serve meals;
• Maintain a clean, healthy environment in kitchen and work area;
• Maintain a relationship with students which encourages them to eat;
• Order supplies and prepare requisitions;
• Do other duties assigned by principal and head cook;
• Responsible for clean up and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Cook III

• Prepare menus;
• Maintain inventory;
• Prepare reports;
• Order supplies and prepare requisitions;
• Assist in Cook II duties.

Cook III/Cafeteria Manager

• Prepare/approve menus;
• Maintain inventory;
• Prepare reports;
• Maintain records;
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals;
• Assist principal in operation of food service program;
• Assign duties to cooks;
• Inspect area to maintain high standards of sanitation;
• Work cooperatively with school secretary, as assigned by principal to prepare billing for lunches and to collect payment for lunches;
• Approve requisitions for supplies and repairs;
• Do point of service county if assigned by principal;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by principal.

Professional Development

• Attend in-service and job-related training.
• Work toward lunch program improvement and efficiency.