What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Associate - Cook position at Fitchburg High School?
Fitchburg Public Schools believes deeply in the potential for every student to succeed and works tirelessly each day to create an anti-racist school environment that is built around high expectations, an inclusive and welcoming culture, and an expectation of excellence for all. Fitchburg's goal is to increase personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student. Fitchburg Public Schools
The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.
A Nutrition Services Associate-Cook, as part of the team, is responsible for the preparation and cooking of all meals in the kitchen following established standardized recipes.
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Experience in school cafeteria work including but not limited to food preparation, food service, and food safety HACCP program.
Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position - Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
- Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Nutrition Services Associate-Cook is also responsible for
- maintaining all food safety standards of meal preparation, including, but not limited to, completing daily temperature logs, food holding temperature logs, and food cooling procedures as well as maintaining high standards of sanitation and cleanliness of the assigned school kitchen.
- The Nutrition Services Associate-Cook is also responsible for conferring with the cafeteria Manager each day to review production amounts, batch cooking times, and daily production record keeping.
Reports to:
Evaluated by:
Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:
As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the
Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.
The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Salary : $21 - $24
