COOK - EXAM

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook for their Food Services department. In this role, you will prepare and cook various dishes, ensuring adherence to food safety standards. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in food preparation and safety, along with a valid Food Protection Certification. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay, perfect for those looking to make an impact in the culinary field.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service or preparation experience required.
• Valid Level I Food Protection Certification needed after probation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods based on approved recipes.
• Ensure food safety and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist in managing kitchen operations and training staff.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety

Inventory Control

Recipe Conversions

Cooking Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Level I State of Ohio Food Protection Certification

Tools

Institutional Food Preparation Machinery

Point of Sale Program

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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Definition
This job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application.

Job Title: Cook
Salary: $18.01 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Food Services

This job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting the application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

This posting is for the COOK exam only. Candidates who successfully pass this exam will be placed on the COOK eligible list only. The exam is expected to be administered in November 2024. Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.

Under general supervision, is responsible for preparing and cooking foods, based on approved recipes, from food materials; serves as assistant to the manager of a school cafeteria; performs related duties as required.

Examples Of Work

• Cooks and prepares various finished dishes based on recipes approved by the Food Services Dietitian or administration to be served in school cafeterias.
• Measures temperatures of prepared foods, refrigeration equipment, or ovens at regular intervals with calibrated thermometers; ensures food safety temperatures are maintained.
• Operates various types of institutional food preparation machinery and equipment to prepare finished dishes.
• Adjusts timing of food preparation to adapt to changes in school meal periods based on school programming changes, bus arrivals, weather events, field trips, etc.; implements emergency changes to menus as needed.
• Assists in the direction and performance of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and kitchen area used in food preparation; trains other food personnel to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Cuts, cleans, and prepares raw foods or partially prepared foods for cooking.
• Measures and weighs foods and ingredients and performs necessary computations to determine the proper amounts to be used.
• Reviews and pulls inventory needed for menu preparation; defrosts ingredients according to food safety guidelines and menu requirements.
• Assesses leftover food products for disposition and discards or stores properly.
• Assists in maintaining storeroom records of usage and delivery to account for goods on hand.
• Consults with Food Service Manager to find solutions to problems in preparing and serving meals.
• Assists manager in operation of kitchen and performs management duties in manager's absence.
• May operate cash register, count receipts, and balance out cash when needed.
• May operate computer and Point of Sale Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of food service or food preparation experience.
• Possession of a valid Level I State of Ohio Food Protection Certification upon completion of the probationary period.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, Open Competitive eligible list for this classification. To be included, apply within the filing period and complete all testing phases. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of work experience. All experience is based on 12 months full-time employment unless specified otherwise. Questions? Contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The exam includes a multiple choice test (Reading Comprehension, Information Ordering, Inventory Control, Food Safety and Preparation, Recipe & Measurement Conversions) and a computer simulation test (MS Outlook, Word, Excel). Accommodations? Submit a request via the CCS website.

The exam is web-based. Approved candidates will be notified by email of their test date and time. A valid picture ID is required.

All phases must be completed to receive a final score. The top candidates will be considered for employment, which includes interviews, background checks, and possibly a drug test. The certification list remains valid for two years unless replaced or extended.

Columbus City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status, or disability.