Cook (1037, 1446)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 22,730; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Dunlap, IL, seeks a part-time Cook responsible for assisting in the execution of the school meal program. Duties include efficient food preparation, cleaning, collecting payments, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess the necessary education to perform the job. This position is Mon-Fri, 3 hours/day at $16.50/hr.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food efficiently and timely.
• Understanding and complying with food safety requirements.
• Basic math skills for collecting payments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the school meal program.
• Perform various food preparation duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils and preparation areas.
• Collect payments for food items.
• Attend training for monitoring food choices and requirements.

Skills

Food preparation efficiency

Sanitary conditions maintenance

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Education level sufficient for performance

Job description

This position is Mon‑Fri, 3 hrs/day, $16.50/hr. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Reports to Director of Food Services.

Position Objective

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.

Essential Functions

• Performs various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook.
• Collects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.
• Attends training at the start of each school year to monitor students' food choices daily for the purpose of meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements; failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA.
• Complies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements.

Additional Functions

• Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents.
• Exhibits willingness to work in a variety of situations.
• Displays professional behavior and language at all times.
• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of position.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying.
• Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement.