Assistant Cook

Antioch School District 34; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Antioch School District 34 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily preparation and serving of school lunches. The role involves upholding safety and cleanliness standards as per HACCP policies, assisting in food inventory management, and ensuring smooth operations within the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have a pleasant attitude, be capable of lifting heavy items, and either possess or be willing to obtain a Food Safety Managers Sanitation Certification. Teamwork is crucial in this environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Managers Sanitation Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying kitchen conditions.
• Strong communication skills with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving daily school lunches.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Handle food shipments and assist in inventory records.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintains and follows the instructions given by the Head Cook to assist in the preparing and serving of daily school lunches.
• Assumes responsibilities of the Head Cook during their absence.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen following the HACCP policy.
• Assists in the preparation of lunches according to aplanned menu while following the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists with the daily clean-up of the kitchen and cafeteria following the HACCP policy.
• Helps wipe tables in the cafeteria as needed.
• Can assist or accept weekly food shipments into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified and the HACCP policy has been followed for receiving shipments.
• Can assist in taking monthly inventory records of all food and shipments.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested.
• Must have or be willing to get a Food Safety Managers Sanitation Certification throughwww.sfhcorp.com
• Supports Teamwork in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude with all staff and students.
• Physical Requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working in hot and cold kitchen conditions.