Cook Helper

Cook Helper

Reports to the Food Service Manager. Assists the Cook in the preparation of meals and general kitchen and dining area sanitation.

Essential Functions

• Ensures serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods.
• Replenishes napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.
• Makes coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Assists in the preparation of other foods under the direction of a Cook.
• Sets up cafeteria lines and serves meals on the line.
• Assists in the storage and inventory of supplies and transfers food ingredients from the storage area to the cooking area.
• Cleans the food service area, tables, kitchen equipment, and appliances and ensures proper floor care.
• Assists in washing dishes/utensils; stores them in an orderly fashion.
• Supervises students assigned to assist in any of the above duties under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Supervisor.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
• Reports violations of unethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns found in the Food Service Department.
• Able to maintain a 75% or higher on the employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

• Six months of food services or custodial experience
• Cafeteria/kitchen experience

Certifications/Competencies

• Valid food handler's permit in the center's state
• Positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers
• Ability to assist in programs and activities held in the cafeteria
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
• Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test.