2024-2025 Cook Job Pool - Part-Time - Multiple Positions - Location and hours to be determined (Food Services)

pstronguPosition Summary/u/strong/p pUnder general supervision, this position assists in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment./p pnbsp;/p pstronguEssential Functions/u/strong/p pemEssential duties of this position include the following.nbsp; Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.nbsp; Other duties may be assigned./em/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p ol liUnderstands Federal guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program and assists in ensuring compliance./li liAssists with the completion of appropriate logs, forms and paperwork, as required./li liAssists in taking inventory, receiving and verifying supply deliveries, and rotating into existing stock./li liServes student meals according to directions given as to prescribed portions./li liChecks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being maintained before serving./li liAssists in maintain proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen./li liPrepares school meals including participating in the planning, cutting, cooking and preparation of food items./li liPrepares food for the following day, as necessary./li liAssists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served./li liEnsures a safe and clean work area./li liShuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items./li liChecks freezers, refrigerators and dishwashers ensuring proper operating temperature is being maintained and sanitation standards are being upheld./li liSets-up, cleans and stores equipment used to serve food./li liOperates kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc. while maintaining sanitary specifications./li liReports safety and sanitary hazards immediately to supervisor./li liAttends staff meetings, in-service and workshop trainings./li liMaintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code./li liOther related duties as assigned./li /ol punbsp;/u/p pstronguMinimum Qualifications /u/strong/p pEducation/Experience/p pHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and at least three months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience./p pCertificates, Licenses, Registration Other Requirements/p pAbility to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card./p pnbsp;/p pstronguDesired Qualifications/u/strong/p pPrior customer service and food service experience./p pnbsp;/p pstronguKnowledge, Skills Abilities /u/strongem(May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)/em/p pnbsp;/p pstrongKnowledge of:/strong District policies and procedures; modern office practices and procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; receptionist, telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures; Federal guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program; cooking techniques, scaling recipes, menu and recipe analysis, and nutrition values (including the USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines); food ingredients and common food allergies; food service operations sanitation and safety regulations; purchasing policies, procedures, and practices; cost/budget control, marketing, and sales tasks./p pnbsp;/p pstrongAbility to: /strongunderstand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA bargaining agreement; greet stakeholders; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; operate maintain and arrange for repair various office/school equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; adapt to work routines; nbsp;be flexible in work assignment area, and perform work independent of direct supervision; accurately research various information and prepare related reports./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongPhysical Effort:/strong/p pEmployee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, grasp, talk, hear, and use hands for fine manipulation for prolonged periods of time.nbsp; Employee is regularly required to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms.nbsp; Employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.nbsp; The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.nbsp; The employee may occasionally taste or smell and climb stairs, or ladders.nbsp; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision./p pnbsp;/p