Nutritional Services - Cook - Anticipated

TITLE: Nutritional Services - Cook

REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: School Cafeteria Manager; Director of Nutritional Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time bargaining Unit Position; 10-Month Work Year/Student Days; Non-Exempt. 90-day probationary period applies for performance and benefits.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: North Middle School

COMPENSATION: In accordance with Nutritional Services Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:  To prepare and assist in the serving of food items in accordance with NSLP/SBP, Serv-Safe and the District’s Nutritional Services Department rules, regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan for the preparation of food in accordance with the menu planned by the School Cafeteria Manager and the Director of Nutritional Services.
2. Maintain proper food preparation techniques at all times.
3. Assist in the serving of food as requested by the School Cafeteria Manager and/or the Director of Nutritional Services.
4. Assist in operation of POS computers, including cash handing, as needed.
5. Ensure, in consultation with the School Cafeteria Manager, that necessary supplies and/or equipment are on hand to meet all menu requirements.
6. Recognize problems that may arise in the preparation of food and work with the School Cafeteria Manager to devise creative and resourceful solutions.
7. Ensure that food is properly placed in serving lines in a timely manner and that refills are accomplished in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Nutritional Services.
8. Ensure that the serving line is equipped with the proper tools for serving.
9. Ensure that food temperature, serving techniques and service portions are in accordance with NSLP/SBP, Serv-Safe and the District’s Department of Nutritional Services rules, regulations and guidelines.
10. Assist in the cleaning of all Nutritional Services facilities, including, but not limited to, wiping down tables, at the direction of the School Cafeteria Manager.
11. Maintain a positive attitude and emphasize teamwork to accomplish building, Department and District goals.
12. Maintain all required records pertaining to the preparation and service of food.
13. Assume other duties as assigned by the School Cafeteria Manager and the Director of Nutritional Services.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

1. High School Diploma or demonstrated ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.
2. National Restaurant Association Serv-Safe Certification or approved equivalent food safety and sanitation certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the Food Service industry; previous cooking experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE SKILLS:

1. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Strong organizational skills as well as insight and problem-solving ability.
3. School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania Certification preferred.
4. Excellent personal hygiene.
5. Any additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of School Directors.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) – Dated within one year
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) ) – Dated within one year
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) ) – Dated within one year
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE:                           

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY        LIGHT WORK            MEDIUM WORK          X HEAVY WORK          VERY HEAVY WORK

SEDENTARY:  involves sitting most of the time.  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK:  If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.