Cook - MacDonald (QSS# 8125)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District is seeking a Cook for the Nutrition Services program at a middle or high school site. You will prepare, cook, bake and serve meals in large quantities while upholding taste, safety and quality.

Must have a Food Sanitation Certificate and be a high school graduate with experience in high-volume scratch cooking. Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and to follow directions from the Nutrition Services Manager is required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate, possess a Food Sanitation Certificate.
• Two years experience with cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Must have the physical capacity to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Experience with high volume scratch cooking is required.
• Candidate must be able to plan, organize and train others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned middle or high school site.
• Assist in other food preparation duties for cafeteria and snack bar operations.
• Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Work under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Food Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Jose V. Gonzalez, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires ServSafe certification maintenance. The Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a variety of foods in large quantities for the Nutrition Services operations at an assigned site, under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager. The role also involves assisting with other food preparation duties and maintaining facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. This position is required to maintain high standards of taste, flavor and food safety. Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Services Manager, candidate will prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned middle or high school site; assist in other food preparation duties for cafeteria and snack bar operations; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. Qualifications: Candidate must be a high school graduate, possess a Food Sanitation Certificate, and have two years experience with cooking and baking food in large quantities. Candidate must have the physical capacity to work effectively in a kitchen environment, which includes lifting up to 55 pounds. Candidate must be able to plan, organize, coordinate work, train, and provide direction to others. Experience with high volume scratch cooking is required.

Comments and Other Information*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.

• Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.