Assistant Cook - Spray School District

OPEN UNTIL FILLED 8-HRS Per Day - Monday thru Thrusday This Position is Temporary for the 24-25 School Year.

Title: Assistant Cook Department: Food Services Classification: Classified Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement

Engages in preparing, cooking, serving food and cleaning up after food has been served in a school cafeteria by performing the following duties.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience in food service delivery and preparation Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability Food Handlers Certification Successfully pass district background screening Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment and their appropriate use; Knowledge of measurements used in portioning ingredients; Some knowledge of methods of food and food preparation; Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures, as required by local sanitarian; Skill in basic food preparation; Ability to prepare food according to prescribed recipes with little constant supervision once procedures are learned; Ability to accurately transfer, record or convey information, materials and money as required by the position; Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance in compliance with sanitation and safety standards; Ability to develop and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with coworkers, students, parents and other employees; Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Receives and records payment on student accounts; Performs routine food preparation. Receives prepared food upon delivery and stores properly until serving time; Sets up serving line and other food service area(s), and supervises student and/or volunteer workers; Serves food using control portion size to insure appropriate quantities; Puts away leftover food and clears tables and food service areas; Washes counters, tables, dishes, pans and equipment; operates dishwasher maintaining operations in accordance with approved health and safety standards; Performs general cleaning duties and follows proper sanitation and safety procedures; Cleans and prepares for serving fresh vegetables and fruits; duties may include shredding, dicing, grating, and slicing food as specified in recipes; Brings supplies from storeroom and puts supplies away when delivered; Reports immediately to the Head Cook any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen and any faulty equipment or inferior quality food; Maintains security over the inventory and equipment in the kitchen area.