Part-Time Cook (3 hours/day)

Seymour Community Schools; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Community Schools in Seymour, IN is seeking a food service worker to contribute to nutritious meals for students in a friendly school setting. You will follow recipes, serve meals, and ensure portions meet guidelines.

Responsibilities include sanitation, receiving deliveries, assisting with meal service, and maintaining a clean kitchen. High school diploma or GED required; teamwork and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and procedures.
• Strong communication with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Follow USDA meal patterns and portion sizes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and serving areas.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inventory.
• Help with daily closing tasks and recordkeeping.

Skills

Food service basics

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Selected by: Board of School Trustees by Recommendation of the Superintendent and Food Service Director

Evaluated by: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Reports to: Kitchen Manager, Food Service Director, Building Principal

Terms of

Employment: 180 days (student year)

Wages and work year to be established by the Board

SUMMARY: To contribute to the academic success and overall well-being of our students by serving great tasting, nutritious meals in a friendly environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Prepares and serves food in an efficient manner, testing food to assure quality and taste before serving
• 2. Follows assigned recipes and menus so that food served meet USDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements
• 3. Ensures food is replenished regularly during meal service periods
• 4. Serves menu items according to defined portion sizes
• 5. Accurately counts and records quantities of food prepared and leftover
• 6. Properly cools, stores, and/or disposes of unused or leftover food items
• 7. Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries

Sanitation and Safety

• 1. Assists in the daily clean-up of the kitchen, serving, and storage areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• 2. Practices good hand hygiene in regards to handwashing, glove use, and fingernail care 3. Follows department safety and sanitation guidelines in regards to proper footwear and use of hair restraints and aprons
• 4. Refrains from eating and/or chewing gum in the kitchen; follows guidelines for appropriate beverage containers and areas
• 5. Records temperatures throughout the flow of food in accordance with district HACCP plan 6. Follows proper procedures for mixing and using sanitation chemicals in accordance with district HACCP plan
• 7. Operates equipment in a safe manner and trains employees to do the same

Interpersonal Skills

• 1. Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions with coworkers and colleagues
• 2. Exhibits commitment to customer service by treating all customers, parents, and students with kindness, dignity, and respect
• 3. Maintains confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters

Other Policies and Expectations

• 1. Follows attendance and tardiness policies according to SCSC employee handbook
• 2. Neatly and accurately completes time card
• 3. Maintains a clean and neat appearance appropriate for the school environment
• 4. Completes and records annual USDA requirements for Professional Development Standards in a timely manner
• 5. Limits cell phone use to approved break time(s) and keeps phone stored away while working
• 6. Performs all other duties as assigned. Duties may include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, operating a dish machine, washing pots and pans, running a cash register, and assisting students with the meal service
• 7. Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and recipes

Ability to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, colleagues, and supervisors via written and verbal correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply general concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to accurately count money and inventory

Ability to solve simple mathematical equations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Reasoning and Logic Skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication