Cook

Food Service Worker

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform routine duties for food preparation and serving as required by cafeteria manager.
• Maintain all sanitation standards for food service area including proper personal attire.
• Properly store and stock food products according to specifications.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively without the need for constant supervision.
• Correctly and safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment, tools and utensils.
• Work as part of a team to clean and sanitize kitchen after serving.
• Communicate clearly with cafeteria manager, kitchen staff, students, parents and school staff.
• Properly measure ingredients, adjust recipes and portion food as needed.
• Maintain positive work habits such as punctuality, regular attendance, enthusiasm, and ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Negative drug screening upon employment
• Clean background check

Physical requirements:

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Stand during entire shift
• Reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry and push
• Frequent hand washing and immersion of hands in water and sanitation solution
• Hand-eye coordination
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands and fingers
• Exposure to steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager and Director of Food Service

Contract: 176 days (or prorated based on days worked); 6 hours per day