Middle School Kitchen Cook – Morning Shift

Southeast Polk Community School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Cook at the Middle School. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm; 8:00am-2:00pm W and 30 min. unpaid break.

Location: Middle School. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferred two years quantity cooking experience. Must have the ability to obtain ServSafe certification and complete New Manager Training within the first six months to one year of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two years quantity cooking experience.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification and complete New Manager Training within the first six-months to one year of employment.
• Ability to perform basic clerical skills and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Ability to provide work direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a group of individuals in the successful completion of tasks and meeting of goals.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and public.
• Experience in the supervision of school food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per written menu or other assignments using standardized recipes or manufacturer's instructions using food preparation principles for quality and food safety and complete production records for menu items prepared in a timely fashion as instructed by the Head Cook.
• For assigned area, calculate food and supplies needed and give order to the Head Cook.
• Serve food following portion control instructions of Head Cook, CN Labels and/or standardized recipes.
• Do cleaning assignments following HACCP SOPs and as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment following manufacturer's instructions or as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Follow federal and state guidelines for serving reimbursable meals.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep

Basic math

Clerical skills

Organization skills

Customer service

Staff collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification within 6–12 months

New Manager Training within 6–12 months

Job description

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Cook at the Middle School. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm; 8:00am-2:00pm W and 30 min. unpaid break.

Location: Middle School. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferred two years quantity cooking experience. Must have the ability to obtain ServSafe certification and complete New Manager Training within the first six months to one year of employment.