This position is Mon-Fri, 5 hrs/day, $16.50/hr
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Reports to: Director of Food Services
- Position Objective
- The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.
Essential Functions
Performs various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook
Cleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook
Collects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds
Attends 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
Complies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements
Additional Functions
Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
Exhibits willingness to work in a variety of situations
Displays professional behavior and language at all times
Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of position
Previous food services experience preferred
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Working conditions
Mental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
Physical Demands: 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: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement.