Job Title: Cook
Department: Food Service Support Staff
Reports to: Food Service Director and/or Building Principal
Classification: Non-Exempt
Terms of Employment: 8 Hours/164 Days. Hourly rate reviewed annually and benefits according to Board policies.
Summary Cooks and cafeteria workers are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals through the district's food service program.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities An individual who holds this position is responsible for:
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students
- Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas
- Occasionally prepare and serve meals outside of the regular school day for special events
- Set up and break down serving lines
- Required to clock in and out each day they are scheduled to work. Clocking must reflect true time worked.
- Count money, makes change
- Operate basic kitchen equipment including slicers, fryers, openers and dishwashers
- Operate a cash register
- All other duties as required or assigned
Skills and AbilitiesLanguage An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos written in English
- Write simple correspondence
- Communicate one on one and in small groups
- Maintain appropriate relationships with students and coworkers
Computation - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform those operations using units of American money and weight, volume and distance measurements.
Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Comprehend and follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions
- Solve simple problems with few variables in stable conditions
Technology - Ability to operate a cash register
Qualifications - High school diploma or GED.
- The ability to perform the essential job functions, to take directions, maintain positive relationships and exhibit good grooming and dress.
- Experience in large scale food preparation
- Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Frequently walk short distances
- Continuously stand
- Frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso
- Continuously grip
- Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
- Frequently lift ten pounds and occasionally lift fifty pounds
- Use close, distance and peripheral vision
Attendance Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Conditions and Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures
that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The work environment is frequently quite loud; employees
may need to raise voices to be heard. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and
cuts.