Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Food handler certification or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to obtain USDA Civil Rights Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

Experience;

• Preferred one year food service experience or related experience

Responsibilities (May include but not limited to)

• Attends in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of acquiring new information to perform job functions and to meet professional standards as required by the NSLP.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Cook

• Maintain required documentation including HACCP Logs and production reports
• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Work with peers at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Maintain accurate reports in support of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
• Follow all Federal and State policies regarding the NSLP, SBP and CACFP programs

Safety:

• Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard-free environment.
• Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain safe work environment.

Inventory and Equipment:

• Follow all rules regarding the cleaning and maintenace of equipment
• Follow all rules regarding the storing and rotating of stock

Other Duties:

• Work all other duties as assigned by your supervisors

Equipment Used:

• Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, tilt skillet,
• sharp cutting tools, oven, warmer/proofer, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Be able to lift 32 lbs unassisted and up 75 lbs lifting with a partner
• Be able to stand for several hours with out a break