Food Service Cook - Districtwide (185 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a dedicated individual to support Food & Child Nutrition Services by leading meal preparation. This role involves ensuring proper food safety practices, maintaining accurate food records, and preparing meals for various food programs. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant safety certification, along with strong organizational skills to thrive in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred accredited Senior High School diploma or valid equivalent.
• Approved City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification required.
• Must read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper based on standardized recipes.
• Maintain records of food prepared and leftovers for accountability.
• Comply with health department sanitation standards.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Sanitation Knowledge

Education

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

To support the Food & Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) Department by taking the lead in meal preparation. Requires an individual with ability to maintain records of amounts of food prepared and left over for program accountability. Adhere to a high level of safety and sanitation standards.

• Responsible for preparing all entrees for breakfast, lunch, supper and other food programs. Takes the lead for preparing all menu items as directed by Cafeteria Supervisor or when no Assistant Supervisor is available and / or in the absence of the Cafeteria Supervisor
• Prepare meals according to FCNS standardized recipes; keep accurate count and record of food prepared and leftover
• Complete pre-preparation for meals as required; check and report the availability of food and supplies to Cafeteria Supervisor in advance of food preparation
• Properly use and maintain equipment in the preparation and service of meals and report malfunctions promptly to Cafeteria Supervisor
• Comply with sanitation standards as established by the City Health Department and FCNS
• Assist with proper storage of food and supplies as instructed by Cafeteria Supervisor
• Set-up, monitor and replenish serving station, as required
• Serve meals to customers as directed by Cafeteria Supervisor, ensuring correct portion sizes, meal requirements and time standards as established by department
• Read labels and use appropriate chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment, work area and utensils
• Clean cafeteria and / or kitchen area which include wiping down tables, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floor, cleaning equipment, putting trash cans in proper location and putting up cafeteria seating
• Routinely lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. unassisted and up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Attend training(s) as scheduled
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he / she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer - Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M / F / H

Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency) preferred
• Approved City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification
• Knowledge of methods, material, equipment and appliances used in food preparation
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language to perform functions