What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Nutrition Cook position at Mesa Public Schools?
Child Nutrition Cook
Rhodes Junior High - 1860 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202
Taylor Junior High - 705 S 32nd St, Mesa, AZ 85204
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Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
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Base Rate: |
$19.64 |
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Performance Pay: |
Available annually |
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New hire experience: |
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum |
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New hire education: |
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position |
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Class/Calendar: |
B21, 9.25 months |
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Hours: |
Full-time (40 hours per week) |
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FSLA: |
Non-Exempt |
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Benefits: |
Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance |
OVERVIEW
To preplan work and prepare quantity food products needed daily according to menus.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school education or equivalent
- One year experience in quantity food production; some school food service experience preferred
- Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
- Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to oversee other adults and student employees
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to take direction from kitchen manager
- Ability to calculate recipe conversions
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preplan work and prepare products needed daily according to menus
- Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance
- Maintain economic operation of cook’s area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
- Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Regular and on-time attendance required
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Train and direct cafeteria employees
- Test new recipes and products
- Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Café Manager Secondary
Central Kitchen Field Supervisor
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
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