Cook

CookResponsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff; the cleaning of equipment, utensils, and preparation and serving areas; and the accurate accounting and reporting of federally required measures.Main Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPrepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook the main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads, etc. using standardized recipes.Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays, dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.Between meal times, refill and refresh condiment bars, serving lines, etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers, clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets, gloves and other required coverings.Set up plates and utensils for students.Assist in recording the commodities used, production records and other federally required reporting measures.Operate various types of institutional food preparation equipment such as slicers, pressure cookers, and other kitchen equipment.Track and record the type of meals served to each student and staff, and the amount paid, if appropriate, as they go through the services lines.Orient student lunch helpers, as needed.Provide exceptional appropriate customer service in the serving of food.Operate the dishwasher and maintain the dishwasher area.Clean kitchen equipment and entire kitchen and serving area.Sweep and mop floors.Put away pots, pans, trays and utensils after washing is complete.Perform preparation as needed for future meals.Perform other duties as assigned, which may include data entry at the Point of Sale.Survey student preferences for a la carte sales.Reconcile a la carte sales with money received and food items sold.Where applicable, prepare food for transport and safe delivery and service of perishable food items.Remove kitchen area trash.Put away supplies.Assist in taking food inventory.Perform or assist with major cleaning or seasonal cleaning activities.Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.Cleans sinks.May assist with equipment inventory at the end of the school year.May wash laundry (towels, clothes).Orient student lunch helpers.Assist in taking food inventory.Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.May inspect and accept produce and other food items when delivered.Education and ExperienceA High School Diploma or equivalent.Some experience in food preparation.Food Handler Permit.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsThis position requires arduous physical effort with moderate hazards and discomforts.The physical effort is strenuous and continuous, and the work involves the operation of potentially hazardous equipment as fryers, slicers and pressure cookers.The position requires constant standing or walking and requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds.On warm days, the cooking equipment heats the work area to uncomfortably high temperatures.Requires moderate mental concentration in preparing foods, adjusting recipes, and in determining preparation times and amounts of food required.Timing of preparation steps is extremely important; cooks experience considerable pressure in meeting required times, in avoiding mistakes, and in working at the pace required.Involves routine contact with other cooks and with students; interaction with the students requires understanding and interpersonal skills.