Cook-Chill Production Technician – School Nutrition

Young World Physical Education; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 38,669 - 50,461; Full time

Job summary

The Oakland Unified School District's Nutrition Services - Central Kitchen seeks a Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician for 261 days/year, 8 hours/day. Under supervision, you will perform major cooking duties in a high-volume central kitchen, preparing food for shipment to sites that meet federal nutrition requirements.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining HACCP procedures, ensuring sanitation, operating cook-chill systems, and training staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in large-scale food preparation/cooking.
• Culinary arts training preferred but not required.
• Valid ServSafe or Food Manager Certificate required.
• Familiarity with batch cooking and cook-chill systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, grains, vegetables, and entrees per standardized recipes.
• Calculate quantities and prepare ingredients for production.
• Maintain HACCP records and comply with health regulations.
• Train personnel and oversee sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
• Operate and maintain cook-chill equipment and SOPs.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HACCP compliance

Standardized recipes

Cook-chill equipment

Job description

The Oakland Unified School District's Nutrition Services - Central Kitchen seeks a Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician for 261 days/year, 8 hours/day. Under supervision, you will perform major cooking duties in a high-volume central kitchen, preparing food for shipment to sites that meet federal nutrition requirements.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining HACCP procedures, ensuring sanitation, operating cook-chill systems, and training staff.