Part-Time Cook (Food Service)

Part-Time Cook

Responsibilities: Assist in food preparation of the day by sanitizing food preparation areas, reading menus, collecting supplies, and turning on equipment. Assist with breakfast program as needed. Prepare, cook, and serve food according to proper codes. Follow standard operating procedures. Assist in daily cleaning of all food preparation and service areas (including equipment and all serving items). Interacts with the Food Services Director, principal, teachers and students on a regular basis. Assist with cashier responsibilities as needed. Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and completing daily reports. Post students' daily lunch account deposits to PowerSchool and prepare deposit. Interacts with building administration, teachers and students on a regular basis. May take over for Lead Cook when necessary. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Kitchen experience a plus, computer knowledge a must. High school diploma. Strong interest in cooking and working with children. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Basic math and computer skills a must. Successful completion of district food service test. Completion of Illinois Sanitation Certificate within first year of employment. May require filling in for other staff within building or at another location - must provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Pay Rate: $16.28-$20.02 per hour depending on experience. This position is a union position and covered by the GPA contract. Benefits: 8 paid holidays. Sick & personal days.

Working Conditions: 3.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.). Cooks are paid 191 days during the school year including 8 paid holidays. This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 36 pounds and to push or pull up to 100 pounds; to climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel to put away supplies; and to balance large trays. It also requires strong vision and hearing for communication with students and staff and for proper preparation of food and reading labels.