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Substitute Nutrition Services - Cook I - District Wide

$17.25 per hour

Ankeny Community School District

Substitute Nutrition Services Team Member

Promote a culture of health and wellness in the Ankeny Community School District by providing safe and nutritious foods that support the learning process. Support Nutrition Services in achieving expectations outlined in the position job schedule, Acts of PRIDE, Operational Guidelines, USDA Guidelines, and Iowa Food Code.

Job Title: Substitute Nutrition Services

Daily Rate of Pay: $17.25/hour

Reports To: Kitchen manager or designated cook

Wage/Hour Status: Temporary/Seasonal

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED, preferred
  • Ability to read basic operating instructions
  • Demonstrates a reasonable degree of computer proficiency
  • This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Food service experience of at least one-year
  • Hospitality industry cooking experience (Schools, Healthcare, Restaurant, Catering)

Essential Functions

  • Provide EXCELLENT customer service to all people in accordance with department standards
  • Serve menu items quickly and accurately to meet department standards
  • Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are required
  • Completion of all mandatory trainings by required date
  • Appropriate hygiene and uniform required in accordance with operational guidelines
  • Food prep in accordance to standardized recipes while maintaining quality food standards including temperature, taste, and appearance
  • Cleaning of all areas including but not limited to: Sweeping/mopping floors, washing tables, dishes, pots/pans and work areas
  • Setting up and organizing all service areas according to department standards
  • Responsible for stocking, organizing, and completing inventory of assigned areas in compliance with FIFO (First-In First-Out) and department standards
  • Ability to setup and operate computer systems
  • Ability to maintain composure and problem solve in a fast paced environment
  • Responsible for knowing and executing food service best practices according to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Responsible for filling out all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner including but not limited to: temperature logs and production usage records
  • Develop and maintain an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel

Other Functions

  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
  • Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.
  • Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with all school personnel.
  • Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
  • Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
  • Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
  • Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to nutrition operations.
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  • Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Ankeny Community School District
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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