Head Cook, School Kitchen (Part-Time)

Carthage High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a Food Service Personnel to prepare, cook and serve meals for students and staff in a busy school kitchen. The role reports to the Director of Food Services and requires physical ability to perform duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

This part-time position emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, punctuality, and following dietary guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness.
• Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen.
• Other food service personnel will assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the head cook.
• Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the food service director and the assistant superintendent for business.
• Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly.
• Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers.
• Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment.
• Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible.
• Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others.
• Head cook will be directly responsible to food service director.
• The head cook will plan, assign and review the work of the cooks and cooks will accept her directions and comply with them.
• Use good judgment, be courteous and tactful.

Job description

Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a Food Service Personnel to prepare, cook and serve meals for students and staff in a busy school kitchen. The role reports to the Director of Food Services and requires physical ability to perform duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

This part-time position emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, punctuality, and following dietary guidelines.