Assistant Head Cook (2026 - 2027) (Anticipated)

Assistant Head Cook (2026 - 2027) Summary : The Assistant Head Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook with the uninterrupted and efficient preparation of meals, ensuring standards of effectiveness, efficiency, sanitation, and safety, consistent with the personnel and resources available. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with formulating cooking schedules to meet production needs. Prepares quality, eye-appealing meals daily through standardized recipes in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Utilizes commercial cooking equipment daily for the preparation of food. Follows local, state, and federal guidelines for food safety, production, handling, cleaning, and sanitation. Assists in maintaining and recording food temperatures of fresh, frozen, and prepared foods. Stocks the serving line and assists in serving meals and as needed, in the kitchen. Assists with cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and kitchen equipment. Individuals should be familiar with the Head Cook's duties to operate the kitchen in the absence of the Head Cook. Maintains regular and timely attendance. Supports department decisions put forth by the Head Cook & Food Service Director. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Head Cook or Food Service Director. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred ServSafe Certification At least one year of experience in institutional food service management preferred Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Position Specifications This position will operate in a kitchen setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures, such as the heat of a stove or the cold of a storage freezer. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 40 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Terms of Employment Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and submission of all federal, state, and local hiring regulations. Placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Benefits are included according to Board policy and contract specifications. Approximately 184 days per school year (school calendar, as revised) Compensation as per District guidelines The performance of the Assistant Head Cook will be evaluated annually by the Head Cook and Food Service Director following District guidelines. The Head Cook & Food Service Director will work collaboratively to complete the evaluation. #J-18808-Ljbffr