Job Title: Cook /Cashier

Department: Child Nutrition

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: This is a non-exempt, 10- month position with salary placement in accordance with the District’s Classified Salary Schedule. The position includes one (1) sick day per month, and four (4) personal leave days annually.

Contact information:

Mike Harris
Phone (208) 436-3625
Email: Mharris@minidokaschools.org

JOB SUMMARY:
The Cook/Cashier performs cashiering, general food preparation, serving, and clean-up functions. Duties may include baking, cooking, serving, cashiering, clean-up, and following health and safety guidelines. Work is performed within federal, state, and District-specific processes and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment and include the use of cooking and food preparation equipment that may involve exposure to high temperatures, sharp cutting surfaces, and related hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated aptitude and desire to successfully perform the tasks listed.
Basic knowledge of food preparation.

Desired:

One year experience in cooking large quantities of food preferably in a school lunch program.
Certification in Food Handler/Food Safety and Sanitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following or other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Board, or designee:

Standard methods, materials, operations, and objectives of bulk food preparation and service.
Performs cashiering duties, including collecting student vouchers, handling cash, balancing monies, reporting balances, and other duties as assigned.
Prepares food within an established system following standardized recipes, procedures, preparation, and serving methods.
Prepares and serves food items using required and appropriate kitchen implements and equipment.
Operates standard and specialized kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, steamer, dishwasher, oven, and related equipment.
Follows defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
Understands the accepted procedures for operating, cleaning, and caring for each major piece of equipment.
Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals.
Operation of standard and specialized kitchen equipment.
Health and safety procedures relating to food preparation and sanitation.
Assists with kitchen and dining area clean-up
Basic math, accounting, and record keeping.
Attends approved training classes.
Attends approved training classes.

Ability to:

Follow written and oral instructions regarding menu and food preparation and service.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and tools.
Maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, parents, and students.
Operate a cash machine appropriate to assigned duties.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Prepare and maintain records, reports, logs, and documentation.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions.)

Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise.
This type of work involves walking or standing for extended periods.
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important job aspects.
May perform repetitive hand movements in gripping, fingering, and hand/wrist/arm movements; standing, moving, and walking for an entire shift.

EVALUATION:
The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified employees.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
All classified employees of the Minidoka County School District #331, including those in this position, are “at will” employees, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time for any reason, consistent with applicable state or federal law. This job description/classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the District and position requirements evolve. Employment is contingent upon Board approval, successful completion of a federal background check, and a pre-employment drug-free workplace screen. The “at will” policy can only be altered if authorized in writing and approved by the Board of Trustees of District 331.

COOK/CASHIER