Cook

Position: 

Cook 

Supervisor:

Cook, Manager, Assistant and/ or Food Service Coordinator

Work Site:

Assigned School Kitchen

Summary:

Supervises the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After-School Snack Programs at the school site. Is responsible for ensuring that all federal/state/local and district rules and regulations governing the preparation, storage and dissemination of food are followed. Responsible for all fiscal accounting for the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food for the Food Service program
• Portion and service nutritious and attractive food
• Friendly and helpful to students and staff
• Perform daily and heavy cleaning
• Assist with all required paperwork
• Report needed equipment and facility repairs
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point regulations
• Follow all federal/ state/ local/ district rules and regulations
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler’s card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to operate a calculator and have good math skills
• Ability to follow a recipe

Physical/Job Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
• Extended work hours, on occasion

Term of Employment:

• Non-Exempt