Assistant Cook

The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our Food Services Team as an Assistant Cook at our Elementary Building . The Assistant Cook performs skilled work preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner foods, cleaning kitchen and utensils, maintaining records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Head Cook and District Nutrition Services Manager. To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student. BCCS Core Values Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools. We stand front and center We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems Our diversity fuels learning We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated Essential Job Responsibilities: Prepares, cooks and serves items in accordance with the menu; sets up a la carte items and serves as a cashier; counts and records monies received. Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, and other foodservice and mechanical equipment. Serves students in a manner that promotes a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment. Assists with preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner foods. Preps lunch items for the head cook prep and stocks salad, deli, beverage machines, and condiment cart; prepares and serves sandwiches made to order. Cleans kitchen and equipment, washes and puts away dishes and utensils; washes, folds, and stores laundry; performs general cleaning chores. Replenishes food, beverage, and utensil supplies during meal service periods and assures portions served are consistent. Creates a welcoming environment for students and positively interacts with all students and staff. Stocks and rotates food supplies; maintain sanitary standards. Assists with maintaining production records; counts and reports on leftovers; records food items and supplies used and meals served. Reports accidents and/or issues occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria. Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies. Serves as Bakerin their absence. Supports with catering as needed. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Some knowledge of food quality and values and of nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups Knowledge of the principles and practices used in storing food in large quantities Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, bread, vegetables, and other foods on a large scale General knowledge of food preparation equipment use or care Some knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations Duty Days: Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 2:00 pm Requirements: Must hold and maintain a food protection manager certification. Pay and Benefits: $20.75- $23.18 DOQ, and union approval *Additional Certifications obtained receive additional payment per hour: Level 1 - $1.20/per hour Level 2 - $1.65/per hour Level 3 - $2.00/per hour Level 4 - $2.35/per hour Why Choose BCCS? Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options Dental Insurance Group Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Pet Insurance Full service community school AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions KaviraHealth Clinic: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner. We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations. Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts. Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seenand heard. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania