Cook/Cashier at PJH - 183 days/7.0 hours per day

FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  COOK/CASHIER                                                                                   File 802

Reports to:  Head Cook

Job Objective:  Prepares and serves meals.  Maintains high standards that support the effective delivery of quality food services.  Maintains an orderly and sanitary kitchen.

Minimum Qualifications:

     ·   High school diploma.

     ·   Meets all mandated health screening requirements (e.g.,                                                        negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.  Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Food production skills and the ability to prepare standardized recipes using commercial kitchen equipment.  Successful completion of a board-approved sanitation/food safety course.
• Ability to comply with nutrition, health, and safety laws/regulations.
• Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and adjust recipe ingredients.
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public.

Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.     

• Checks/confirms assignments. Carefully follows directions.  Seeks clarification when expectations or procedures are unclear.  Takes the initiative to perform routine responsibilities independently.
• Advances the district’s professional image.  Maintains open/effective communications.  Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.

• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Assists as needed to facilitate community participation in school activities.
• Cross-trains with other staff as directed.  Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control.
• Monitors compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.).  Monitors temperature controls.
• Follows the published menus.  Prepares meals for students with dietary restrictions as directed.
• Carefully uses products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste.  Advises a supervisor about the need for additional supplies.
• Assists with the receipt of deliveries.  Follows approved food safety procedures.  Verifies quantities.  Reports shortages and spoiled products.  Organizes, stores, dates, and rotates stock as directed.
• Sets up serving lines.  Assists with the attractive presentation of food.  Replenishes supplies to maintain an orderly flow of customers.  Promptly provides substitute menu items as needed.
• Performs cashier duties.  Prepares the cash register or point of sale (POS) system before the lunch period starts.  Ensures that money is exchanged correctly.  Does not leave cash unattended.
• Uses the list provided by the food service supervisor to verify free and reduced-cost meals.
• Accounts for all lunches.  Accepts charges following district guidelines.  Prepares a separate record of charges collected.
• Counts/wraps money.  Prepares/makes bank deposits.
• Operates the dishwasher.  Monitors water temperature to ensure proper sanitizing cycle.
• Follows established sanitization procedures to properly wash dishes in three compartment sink.  Washes all cookware (e.g., pots, pans, trays, cutlery etc.).
• Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
• Ensures that leftover food, kitchen supplies, and equipment are properly stored.
• Helps with special district events (e.g., banquets, etc.).  Assists rental groups as directed.
• Secures equipment/work areas as directed.
• Reports discipline problems, vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
• Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem.  Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Prepares for fire, health, and safety inspections.  Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.  Documents all injuries that require treatment.

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• Prepares/maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required: The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. 

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
• Differentiates subtle variances in aroma, color, taste, and texture.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Works efficiently with limited supervision.  Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.

Working Conditions: Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations: 

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.  Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion.
• Performing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Franklin Local School District Board of Education.

The Franklin Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.                                                                       Rev. 4/09