Substitute Cook

Swampscott Public Schools; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Substitute Cook to prepare and serve meals in adherence to nutritional standards. You will be responsible for maintaining food safety and sanitation while serving students and staff. The ideal candidate should have a good sense of hygiene and the capability to follow written directions. This role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Ability to read and comprehend written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes.
• Maintain food at proper serving temperatures.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests.
• Serve meals to students and staff.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and utensils used.
• Perform cashier duties when assigned.
• Clean kitchen and equipment at end of day.
• Attend seminars/workshops as requested.
• Complete duties in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Assist coworkers with remaining tasks after main duties.

Skills

Good personal hygiene

Ability to read and comprehend written directions

Ability to fulfill assigned performance responsibilities

Adaptability

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Substitute Cook

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Food Services Worker (Substitute)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
• Good personal hygiene.
• The ability to read and comprehend written directions.
• Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Food Services - Head Cook and Director of Food Services

JOB GOAL: To prepare and serve meals to students and staff that meet government standards for health and nutrition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food according to recipes as required by the menu schedule.
• Maintain food at proper serving temperatures as required by health department standards.
• Maintain proper sanitation of food preparation and serving areas.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests.
• Wash and sanitize all dishes and utensils used in the preparation, serving areas, and consumption of food.
• Perform cashier duties when assigned.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, serving areas, and equipment at the end of each day.
• Attend seminars and workshops when requested.
• Complete all assigned duties in an orderly and timely fashion according to supervisors’ directions.
• Upon completion of assigned duties, assist co-workers with any duties or tasks that are not yet complete.
• Assume such other duties as assigned by supervisor or administrative personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
• Frequently walk short distances.
• Continuously stand.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso.
• Continuously grip.
• Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Frequently lift ten pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Work in an environment that is frequently quite loud and may require employees to raise voices to be heard.
• There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, work day, and year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.