Cook (1160)

Applitrack; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack in Dunlap, Illinois, is seeking a school meals cook for a Monday to Friday schedule of 5 hours per day at $16.50 per hour. This non-exempt role reports to the Director of Food Services and supports the district's meal program.

You will assist in meal preparation, maintain sanitary kitchen areas, collect payments, and participate in USDA reimbursement training while adhering to safety standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and duties assigned by Head Cook.
• Maintain sanitary conditions by cleaning utensils and areas daily.
• Collect payments for food items from students and staff.
• Attend annual trainings to ensure USDA meal reimbursement requirements.
• Comply with all food safety requirements and attire.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Cash handling

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

This position is Mon-Fri, 5 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 of time, 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.