Substitute Cafeteria Cook

Under general supervision of the Head Cook. To assist in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria. To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.

Dishwashing.

Operate specialized food service equipment.

Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.

Receive and unpack food and supplies.

Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.

Participate in ongoing professional training.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: Uses standard Commercial Kitchen equipment such as oven, dishwasher, hot tables, and grill.

Knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage.

Ability to prepare menu plans consistent within federal and state government nutrition guidelines and according to special dietary needs.

Knowledge of nutritional values in food preparation.

Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus.

Skill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal times.

Ability to monitor inventory levels and requisition supplies to ensure adequate supply of food.

Ability to follow instructions from Head Cook, and to stay on task without constant supervision.

Works in a standard commercial kitchen and school building environments. High school diploma or GED.

May need to travel to multiple buildings - access to transportation required.

Successful prior cooking and food handling a plus.

We are a culture of collaboration that supports Professional Learning Communities (PLC): "An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Professional learning communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators." --Washakie Co School District 1