Assistant Cook

Alamosa School District Re-11-J; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Alamosa School District Re-11-J seeks an Assistant Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, efficient kitchen environment. You will assist in food preparation, maintain HACCP standards, assist with inventory, and support a cost-effective school food service program.

This 168-day assignment offers 6-8 hour days, with a probationary period and adherence to board policies. The role emphasizes punctuality, reliability, confidentiality, and a positive attitude toward staff

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

HACCP

Job description

TITLE:

ASSISTANT COOK

DEFINITION:

A staff member responsible for providing food services to students in support of their educational achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Kitchen Leader and Food Service Director

JOB GOALS:

To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confidentiality
• Cooperation and positive attitude
• Reliability/Punctuality
• Timeliness in respect to deadlines
• Respectfulness toward others

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 168 day assignment, 6-8 hour minimum per day.
• Employee shall have a 90 day probationary period, after which the district will evaluate progress.
• Salary and benefits as per Board policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.