About this role
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred prior experience working in food service. Preferred prior experience working in a school environment. SUPERVISES: Student Workers JOB GOAL: Work with Head Cook and other staff to represent the department and provide kid-friendly,courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe delivery of well-balanced meals to students Be a team player and work independently under the direction of Head Cook EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: *Assist Head Cook as needed with food preparation, serving, cooking, cashiering,dishwashing, cleanup, etc. *Possess the ability to recognize a full reimbursable lunch and breakfast *Comply with all money counting and handling procedures *Be prepared by looking ahead to the week's menu and planning accordingly *Observe rules of cleanliness by keeping work area clean and through proper dress and grooming *Represent department in a professional manner *Turn equipment on/off and report any equipment problem or concerns to Head Cook *Have the ability to learn and be familiar with all equipment, including POS system *Assist student workers to understand their responsibilities *Follow recipes and make adjustments for quantity needed Operate ovens, steamers, slicers, dishwashers, mixers, etc. and work on gas or electrical equipment with hot surfaces and sharp edges Be capable of cleaning and assembling all equipment and follow safety procedures to prevent injury Respect all students and staff Assist with orientation and instruction of new or substitute employees Assist with bookkeeping records, production records, inventory records, basic knowledge of food ordering system, and completing time sheets Lift a maximum of 30 lbs, and help with lifting other amounts of weight Follow District's HACCP policy for cleaning and sanitizing work area Communicate and work with custodians and daily delivery personnel Assist Head Cook in stocking, organizing, rotating and cleaning storage areas as needed Use proper methods of sanitation to avoid any possible harm to students/staff and to pass all inspections by Local/State/Federal authorities Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures Perform other duties as directed