About this role
USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICE COOK SUPERVISOR: Kitchen Manager/Director of Food Service PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have food handler's license.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepare foods as specified on menus and/or according to plans set by the Director of Food Service to provide nourishing meals to the districts' students and staff.
• Perform food handling, line service or table service under strict safety and sanitary guidelines and regulations for the purpose of complying with state regulations.
• Assess amounts of food as directed and replenish food in the line as required so food delivery is within the specified time allotted.
• Implement local and governmental policies and regulations as required for the purpose of complying with state and city regulations.
• Store and shelve food supplies in an orderly manner for the purpose of providing a safe and orderly work environment.
• Abide by practices and procedures to safely lift and carry supplies for the purpose of personal safety for each employee.
• Practice safe operation of food service equipment and meet all district safety requirements for the purpose of complying with State regulations.
• Clean food service areas, maintain sanitary conditions, wash hands upon arrival, and wear a hairnet during work hours for the purpose of complying with state regulations.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators, storerooms, and ovens at regularly scheduled intervals as required for the purpose of providing a sanitary work place.
• Store chemicals and other possible food contaminants appropriately as required to avoid any contamination issues.
• Observe and report possible contamination, sanitary or safety conditions to Director of Food Service for the purpose of keeping with state and local regulations.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Ability to pull or push heavy objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy. APPROVED: 07/21/2008