Elementary School Cook & Kitchen Lead (Part-Time)

Southeast Polk Community School District; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a part-time Cook at Willowbrook Elementary in Altoona, IA. The role covers food prep, service, and sanitation with emphasis on HACCP procedures and safe handling.

Reports to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent, two years of quantity cooking experience, and ability to obtain ServSafe certification with New Manager Training within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer two years quantity cooking experience.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification and complete New Manager Training within the first six-months to one year of employment.
• Ability to perform basic clerical skills and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Ability to provide work direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a group of individuals in the successful completion of tasks and meeting of goals.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and public.
• Experience in the supervision of school food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per written menu or other assignments using standardized recipes or manufacturer's instructions using food preparation principles for quality and food safety and complete production records for menu items prepared in a timely fashion as instructed by the Head Cook.
• For assigned area, calculate food and supplies needed and give order to the Head Cook.
• Serve food following portion control instructions of Head Cook, CN Labels and/or standardized recipes.
• Do cleaning assignments following HACCP SOPs and as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment following manufacturer's instructions or as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Follow federal and state guidelines for serving reimbursable meals.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Math skills

Communication

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

New Manager Training (within 12 months)

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a part-time Cook at Willowbrook Elementary in Altoona, IA. The role covers food prep, service, and sanitation with emphasis on HACCP procedures and safe handling.

Reports to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent, two years of quantity cooking experience, and ability to obtain ServSafe certification with New Manager Training within 6–12 months.