About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site. Assist in other food preparation duties as directed. Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. DUTIES *Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking. Adjust and extend recipes as needed. Maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements. *Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met *Clean equipment, utensils and appliances. Store food supplies according to industry standards. Assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations. *Utilize proper methods of handling food *Assist in storing unused food and supplies. Dispose of unusable leftovers *Record amounts of food served, assist with inventory and maintain routine production records as directed. *Maintain a current serv safe certificate. Training and test will be provided *Maintain regular attendance. *Fill out weekly timesheet accurately and submit to kitchen manager *Perform related duties as assigned *Attends in person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise *Reports equipment failure to cafeteria manager *Performs job activities in a timely and efficient manner *Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements *Models non- discriminatory practices in all activities *Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
KNOWLEDGE OF: *Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storing. *Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food *Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities *Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies *Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions *Health and safety regulations *Basic record keeping *Basic math and cashiering skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS *Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking *Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations *Requires bending, squatting, climbing, reaching Requires the ability to lift, carry push/pull weights up to 50 pounds. *Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. *Attends in person training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise *Reports equipment failure to cafeteria manager EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.