Cook

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This opening is for three people, Monday through Friday. One person for five hours per day, one person for four hours per day, and one person for three hours per day.

Position Overview

The Cook supports school nutrition services by preparing meals that meet mandated nutritional requirements, maintaining sanitary food preparation environments, and ensuring efficient food service operations for students and staff.

Cook

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food items from recipes or prepared ingredients to meet nutritional standards.
Estimate food quantities and adjust recipes to meet meal production needs.
Inspect food items to verify quality and compliance with health standards.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
Monitor kitchen operations to ensure safe and sanitary food service practices.
Maintain inventory of food, supplies, and condiments required for meal preparation.
Prepare special dietary meals and allergy-safe food items as required.
Evaluate food quality and presentation before service.
Assist with serving food items to students and staff.
Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service operations.
Assist with other food service duties when necessary to ensure adequate staffing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications

Skills

Operating commercial kitchen equipment
Preparing food according to recipes and nutritional standards
Maintaining sanitation and food safety practices

Knowledge

Food safety and sanitation procedures
Food preparation techniques and kitchen operations
Nutritional service standards and regulations

Abilities

Communicate effectively with staff and students
Work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team
Maintain cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas
Adapt to changing meal production needs

Responsibility

Works under limited supervision following standardized food service procedures while preparing meals and maintaining kitchen operations.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment and may involve lifting, standing, and exposure to heat and food preparation equipment.

Experience

Job-related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None specified.

Certificates and Licenses

Food Handler’s or ServSafe Certification.

Continuing Education / Training

District-required annual training.

Clearances

Mandated reporter training
Criminal background check

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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