Head Cook at RES - 186 days per yr/7 hrs per day

FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                    HEAD COOK – PHS, DFE, RES, PJH, FLCS                                                                 File 803

Reports to:          Food Service Director

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

Minimum         ·   High school diploma.  Post-secondary food service training or work experience is desirable.

Qualifications: ·   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 monitor and manage compliance with nutrition, health, and safety laws/regulations.
• Record maintenance skills.  Ability to accurately compute and record mathematical data.
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public.

Essential            The following are typical work responsibilities.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to

Functions:           enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Supervises food preparation activities.  Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the food service supervisor.  Takes the initiative to perform routine responsibilities independently.
• Keeps the food service director informed about emerging issues.
• 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.
• Provides staff leadership.  Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork.  Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work/learning environment.  Advances the change process.  Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives.  Helps resolve problems.
• Evaluates operational performance to ensure that food service programs are effective.
• Maintains accurate inventory records.  Monitors the use of products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste.  Advises the food service director 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.
• Participates in food service staff selection and orientation processes.  Ensures the equitable distribution of workloads.  Arranges for substitutes during staff absences as needed.
• Trains food service staff in procedures to effectively accomplish assigned duties.
• Shares knowledge about new laws and advances in operational procedures/equipment technology.
• Promotes professionalism.  Implements locally developed personnel appraisal standards.
• Follows published menus.  Ensures that lunches meet USDA child nutrition guidelines.
• Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control.  Monitors production sheets/work progress. 
• Ensures compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.).  Monitors temperature controls.
• Addresses the needs of students with health conditions that necessitate dietary modifications.
• Cross-trains with other staff as directed.  Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Directs serving line set up activities and the attractive presentation of food.  Plans for substitute menu items when demand exceeds supply.
• Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
• Oversees the storage/disposal of leftover food.
• Accounts for all lunches.
• Helps with special district events (e.g., banquets, etc.).  Assists rental groups as directed.
• Helps ensure that the kitchen and storage areas are secured at the end of the workday.
• Identifies maintenance needs and notifies the food service director.
• Reports discipline problems, vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.

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• Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance.  Helps with pupil management issues.  Prepares student conduct reports as directed.
• Monitors safety concerns.  Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Anticipates and prepares for fire, health, and safety inspections.  Teaches staff how to operate fire/safety equipment.  Documents all injuries that require treatment.
• 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.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• 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              The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

Required:            of assigned duties.

• Anticipates time constraints.  Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Differentiates subtle variances in aroma, color, taste, and texture.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Values diversity.  Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

Supervisory        Supervises and evaluates assigned staff under the direction of the food service director. 

Responsibility:    Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.

Working              Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with

Conditions:         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       Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted

Evaluation:         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