Assistant Cook - [SY26-27]

Malden-Public-Schools

Malden (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 45,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Malden Public Schools Food Services is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students in a safe, healthful environment. The role requires high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and the ability to work across multiple school locations.

Starting immediately, the position involves cooking, cleaning, setting up serving lines, and following all health and safety regulations. Candidates should be prepared to substitute at any of the seven locations and may

Qualifications

  • Ability to speak and read English to perform job duties.
  • 1 year professional food service experience preferred.
  • ServSafe certification required or preferred.
  • Maintain a positive and professional image at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Cook, prepare and serve food according to menus and yield guides.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen, equipment and work areas; dishwashing duties.
  • Set up hot and/or cold food areas and maintain food safety standards.
  • Receive, store and rotate supplies; monitor temperatures of cold/hot foods.
  • Assist with warewashing, tray collection and occasional cash handling if applicable.
  • Substitute at any of the 7 locations as needed.

Skills

English proficiency
Food service experience
ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Cook, prepare and serve food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides
  • Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing
  • Sets up hot and/or cold food area
  • Comply with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling
  • Comply with all location security protocols and guidelines
  • Receive and properly stores supplies
  • Take temperatures when receiving frozen/refrigerated foods
  • Collect and strip trays for dishwashing and participate in warewashing, if assigned
  • Store silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
  • Attend all mandatory in-service programs
  • Manage point of service/cash handling if applicable for position
  • Complete daily paperwork, as applicable
  • Must be available to substitute/fill in at any of our 7 locations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Adheres to all policies and procedures at all times
  • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Must complete all mandated training as necessary

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments
  • 1 year professional food service experience preferred
  • Always present a positive and professional image
  • Servsafe certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to Sit, walk, talk and hear
  • Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
  • Standing most of the work day is required.
  • Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

Assistant Cook - [SY26-27]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920800
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Cook, prepare and serve food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides
  • Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing
  • Sets up hot and/or cold food area
  • Comply with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling
  • Comply with all location security protocols and guidelines
  • Receive and properly stores supplies
  • Take temperatures when receiving frozen/refrigerated foods
  • Collect and strip trays for dishwashing and participate in warewashing, if assigned
  • Store silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
  • Attend all mandatory in-service programs
  • Manage point of service/cash handling if applicable for position
  • Complete daily paperwork, as applicable
  • Must be available to substitute/fill in at any of our 7 locations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Adheres to all policies and procedures at all times
  • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Must complete all mandated training as necessary

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments
  • 1 year professional food service experience preferred
  • Always present a positive and professional image
  • Servsafe certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to Sit, walk, talk and hear
  • Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
  • Standing most of the work day is required.
  • Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.68 to $28.68 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Cheryl Manucci , Director of Food Services
  • Food Services
  • Email: cmanucci@maldenps.org
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