What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cook/Baker position at Ephrata Area School District?
Position Type
Support Staff/Food Service
Date Posted
2/19/2025
Location
Ephrata Area School District
Date Available
August 2025
Closing Date
03/12/2025
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Head Cook / Baker
High School
Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for a Head Cook/Baker. The Head Cook/Baker will help in the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch to the student body and staff in a sanitary, efficient, and friendly manner. Position may include cashier, serving, dishwashing, and cleaning duties.
Please review attached position description for full list of essential functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May Include, But Not Limited To)
Certification: Serve-Safe certification a plus, but not required.
Experience: Possess knowledge of cooking materials and methods, of kitchen equipment and how it operates and of sanitation and chemical use.
Other Skills: Demonstrate good interpersonal skills including neat and clean appearances.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
Interested applicants may apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/easdpa/onlineapp/
Questions may be directed to: Teri Gamez, Food Service Director 717-721-1400 ext. 11301 or t_gamez@easdpa.org
Additionally, the Ephrata Area School District is always looking for great people to supplement our regular staff as substitutes in the areas of food service, custodial and instructional aide workers. The District contracts with STS http://thesubservice.com/ for our substitute support employees as well as substitute teachers. If you have an interest in working a flexible, part-time schedule, please contact STS directly at 1-800-884-SUBS or 717-391-7827 to learn more about how you can join us.
The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.
Attachment(s)
Support Staff/Food Service
Date Posted
2/19/2025
Location
Ephrata Area School District
Date Available
August 2025
Closing Date
03/12/2025
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Head Cook / Baker
High School
Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for a Head Cook/Baker. The Head Cook/Baker will help in the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch to the student body and staff in a sanitary, efficient, and friendly manner. Position may include cashier, serving, dishwashing, and cleaning duties.
Please review attached position description for full list of essential functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May Include, But Not Limited To)
- Assist in the preparation and serving of food items for the food service program, some lifting may be required.
- Read and accurately follow recipes and utilize appropriate weight and measurement tools to meet the HHFKA and NSLP breakfast and lunch requirements.
- Ensure required quantities of breakfast and lunch are prepared with great attention to quality and eye appeal.
- Assist in achieving food cost goals through proper recording of product used, waste reduction, rotation, recipe adherence, and portion control, etc.
- Maintain kitchen and serving areas in clean, safe, and sanitary condition, following all HACCP guidelines, and standing operating procedures.
- Correctly identify NSLP breakfast & lunch meals and offer vs. serve to accurately meet state & federal reimbursement requirements.
- Collect money for meals and a la carte sales and account for meals served.
- Ability to learn computer accounting/POS system.
- Clean dishes, pots, pans, and equipment as needed.
Certification: Serve-Safe certification a plus, but not required.
Experience: Possess knowledge of cooking materials and methods, of kitchen equipment and how it operates and of sanitation and chemical use.
Other Skills: Demonstrate good interpersonal skills including neat and clean appearances.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
- Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.
- Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Must maintain the integrity of confidential information within the Business Office.
- Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook
Interested applicants may apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/easdpa/onlineapp/
Questions may be directed to: Teri Gamez, Food Service Director 717-721-1400 ext. 11301 or t_gamez@easdpa.org
Additionally, the Ephrata Area School District is always looking for great people to supplement our regular staff as substitutes in the areas of food service, custodial and instructional aide workers. The District contracts with STS http://thesubservice.com/ for our substitute support employees as well as substitute teachers. If you have an interest in working a flexible, part-time schedule, please contact STS directly at 1-800-884-SUBS or 717-391-7827 to learn more about how you can join us.
The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.
Attachment(s)
- Food Service - HS Baker MS Cook HS Cook - Revised 04.24.doc
