Food Services Cook

Food Service CookJ.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.Position: Food Service CookSalary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Support Staff Schedule /$16.08Work Calendar: 10 monthsHours: 35 hrs per weekFLSA Status: Non-ExemptBenefits: Eligible, first of the month following date of hireReports to: Food Service SupervisorYou will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders As a substitute, you choose when and where you work based on open positionsThe Food Service Cook works under supervision to assist in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food in a quantity food service operation. The Food Service Cook uses safe food practices in setting up the serving line. Food Service Cook serves and stores food and equipment for students and staff by performing the following duties.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Assists in the preparation of foods as instructedOperates standard cooking and baking equipment such as oven, range, convection oven, microwave oven, steam cooking table, and hot holding cartsOperates institutional kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, chopper, scale, and dishwashing machinesIs responsible for work of routine difficulty in the preparation of food productsSelects, weighs, and measures ingredients and prepares foodSets up serving linesSets up steam table, salad bar, and serving areaServes students with correct portionsPerforms all duties safely and prudently as directedCleans up serving linesCleans work areas and disposes of refuseAssists in the cleaning of the kitchen, equipment, and utensilsPerforms all general clean-upWashes dishes, pots and pans, equipment, cooking and preparation surfaces, and the floorWhat You NeedHigh school diploma or GEDMust possess or be able to obtain a Food Handler's CertificateMust possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid CertificationMust possess and maintain a valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardExperience in institutional food preparation helpful but not requiredMust be able to safely operate institutional equipmentMust be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust know of and must be able to adhere to District, state and federal policies, regulations and proceduresMust be able to carry out written or oral instructionsMust be able to read and comprehend cooking instructions, recipes, short correspondence, and memosMust be able to effectively present to supervisors, students, and other employeesPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.How to ApplyApply Online Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied. If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary . (Substitute positions are paid at the base rate for the position.) Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position. Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below.Employer's name and addressJob TitleDuties (be specific in describing your duties)Start and end dates (month and year)Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.Additional Information: Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diplomasPlease attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have itPlease attach other required documents specific to this positionNotice of Non-Discrimination: J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.