Head Cook- West Brookfield Elementary School

Job Goal: To provide meals to each child with the highest nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring. Qualifications:  Required: Massachusetts ServSafe Certified  Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of tasks listed.  Preferred: Two (2) or more years of previous food service experience.  Must have knowledge of food service equipment and of institutional meal preparation  Appropriate oral & written communication skills Responsibilities:  Responsible for assigning and training each person in the kitchen to a specific job in the meal preparation process.  Responsible for maintaining proper HACCP procedures  Responsible for preparation and serving of USDA/DESE compliant meals  Assists in general operation of the program (POS computer, operating dish machine, serving meals, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and serving lines etc)  Responsible for daily banking deposits  Responsible for checking in orders, putting stock away, and inventory control  Completes a daily production control sheet indicating all items used in food production.  Responsible for placing orders weekly for grocery, produce, milk, bread, paper goods and cleaning supplies.  Utilizes “leftovers” in the best possible manner  Performs all duties as necessary or assigned by the Director of Food Services. Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and a step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling objects. The position requires lifting of 40 pounds on a frequent basis and over 40 pounds occasionally. The occupant is expected to wear vinyl gloves and proper hair restraints when serving and working with food. The occupant is expected to follow the uniform policy set by the Director of Food Services. Quaboag Regional School District ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. All programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or homeless status, in compliance with federal and state law