Cafe Cook

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools in Detroit is seeking a Kitchen Helper to assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of experience in a kitchen environment. The position involves supervising kitchen helpers, managing inventory, and preparing food per set menus, operating during specified school hours with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Three years of experience as kitchen helper or in food preparation.
• Experience with computers and software programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct kitchen helpers in safe equipment use.
• Maintain cleanliness in food service areas.
• Assist kitchen manager with deliveries and inventory.
• Prepare food according to planned menu.
• Supervise kitchen personnel in manager's absence.
• Participate in cleaning kitchen equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Food preparation

Equipment handling

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Description

• Help instruct kitchen helpers in the safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all food service areas.
• Assist the kitchen manager by checking in daily deliveries, signing invoices after verification of each order, maintaining inventory on hand and securing the locked storage areas before leaving.
• Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily. Study the weekly menu items along with past production records to help establish food quantities needed.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu, using standardized recipes, always checking for the best quality and appearance of the food before serving or shipping.
• Report any problem or accident to the principal and/or kitchen manager immediately.
• Ability to supervise kitchen personnel in the absence of the kitchen manager.
• Participate in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, washing and sanitation of pans and utensils.
• May be responsible for serving food during the lunch period, operating the cash register or other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager and/or food service supervisor.

Education / Experience

• Prefer High School diploma or GED
• Three years of experience as kitchen helper or other food preparation.
• Prefer experience and knowledge with computers and software programs

Salary / Schedule

• $17.00 Per Hour
• Monday - Friday
• 6:15 am - 12:30 pm
• Off during summer and school breaks