Cafeteria Cook

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

New London Public Schools is seeking a cook to prepare and cook items for hot lunches in a 10-month, full-time role. You will follow HACCP guidelines and menus while maintaining a clean kitchen and serving meals to students.

The position reports to the Child Nutrition Program Director and requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with strong customer service and the ability to read and apply written materials. Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Customer service is essential in a school environment.
• Ability to read and follow written material and instructions.
• Knowledge of routine food prep and serving duties.

Aufgaben

• Cook meals for hot lunches according to the menu.
• Assist in serving lunches to students.
• Prepare food for the next day and keep kitchen clean.
• Assist other staff after duties are completed.
• Adjust recipes to feed the appropriate number of students.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Read & follow materials

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to:

Child Nutrition Program Director

Pay starting: $20.29/hr

Employment Terms:

Full-Time, 10-Month

Bargaining Unit:

AFT

Position Overview:

Prepare and cook items following a menu and following hazardous assessment of critical control points (HACCP).

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Does all the cooking for hot lunches.
• Helps serving lunches.
• Prepares food for the next day.
• Cleans tables and stove.
• Helps others who need help when duties are finished.
• Ability to adjust recipes, using basic math skills, to accommodate the number of students to be fed.
• Performs such other related tasks as the Food Services Manager assigns.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to complete successfully the performance responsibilities of the position.

• Ability to complete successfully the performance responsibilities of the position.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food, including cleaning of the kitchen area and cooking equipment.
• Able to understand written material, rules, regulations, and apply the material to the position.
• Customer Service is a major component of ensuring that the students of New London have a learning environment that is friendly, courteous and welcoming.

Physical Demands

• Standing: (Continuous) remain standing on one's feet on hard surfaces.
• Walking: (Frequent) moving from area to area.
• Lifting: (Frequent) Raising or lowering and object 5lbs to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling (Frequent) Exerting force upon and object to move that object to the desired location.
• Crouching/Squatting: (Frequent) to access food and materials from floor to waist level or counter.
• Carrying: (Frequent) transporting an object 5 to 10 lbs. by hand, arm, or shoulder.
• Climbing: (Occasional) Stairs and footstools and storeroom ladders
• Reaching: (Frequent) extending the hands and arms in any direction.
• Coordination Balance: performing work using Eye/Hand/foot using any two.
• Grasping/Handling: (Continuous) seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with one's hands.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.