Cook (1963)

Dunlap School District #323; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 seeks a part-time Cook to support the school meal program at Hickory Grove Elementary School. The position runs 5 days a week for 3.25 hours per day, at a pay rate of $16.50 per hour, and is non-exempt under the FLSA.

The Cook will assist in meal preparation under the Head Cook, maintain sanitary conditions, collect payments from students and staff, attend training, and ensure compliance with USDA meal component requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation duties as assigned by Head Cook.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and storage areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments from students and staff for food items.
• Attends annual training to monitor meal components and USDA reimbursements.
• Follows all food safety requirements including wardrobe and hygiene.

Job description

• Location: Hickory Grove Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

This position is 5 days a week, 3.25 hours a 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.