Cook (952)

Cook

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program. Essential functions include performing various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook, cleaning utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook, collecting payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds, attending training at the start of each school year to monitor students' food choices daily for the purpose of meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements. Failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA, and complying with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements.

Additional functions include maintaining a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents, exhibiting willingness to work in a variety of situations, displaying professional behavior and language at all times, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications include education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of position, and previous food services experience preferred.

Mental demands include calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying. Physical demands include bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Environmental conditions include the work being performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement.