Substitute Cook

Substitute CookMust be 21 years of age or older (May consider 19 years of age with Superintendent approval)Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.Job DescriptionJob Title: CookReports To: Nutrition Services DirectorUnit Classification: PSE Food ServicePrimary Purpose:The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.Essential Functions*:Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program.Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu.Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Working Conditions:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditionsQualifications:Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers PermitHigh School Diploma or equivalentJob-related experience is desiredPrevious experience in school food service or comparable experience preferredASFSA & WSFSA certification preferredValid photo identificationSocial Security CardSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.Ability to perform basic math.Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.Ability to work independently with minimum supervisionEvaluation: Nutrition Services DirectorThe list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.