Scanner/Cook

Warsaw; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scanner/Cook to join their team. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including managing student meal accounts, preparing and serving meals, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and a commitment to providing excellent support to students and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a school environment, making a positive impact on students' dining experiences while collaborating with a supportive team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic setting and have a knack for organization and customer service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collects and manages student meal accounting and sales.
• Prepares and serves food according to guidelines.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Basic computer operations

Mathematical principles

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

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Reports to: Cafeteria Manager/Director of Food Service

General Summary: Under the direction of the cafeteria manager, performs various duties involving the collection, recording, depositing, and maintaining of the student meal accounting system.

Essential Functions

• Communicates daily with manager of kitchen for coordination of duties as needed.
• Provides effective office organization and documentation of point of sale system and banking.
• Assumes responsibility to collect, deposit, balance, and file reports of all sales and monies collected on a daily basis.
• Scans and/or rings up sales of meals as students proceed through the meal lines.
• Maintains a backup roster of all enrolled students in the event of an emergency.
• Sends letters, makes phone calls, and inquiries weekly for negative account balances.
• Maintains a variety of records including those related to meal preparation as needed.
• Prepares food while following menus and provided recipes without deviation.
• Serves food following correct proportions according to guidelines per age group.
• Works on the serving line, setting up, serving & clean-up as needed.
• Plans for the proper use of leftover foods with the manager and assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Follows proper standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all aspects of position and reviews regularly.
• Assists in inventory, ordering, and stocking of food and supplies as required.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• May operate a variety of commercial equipment including but not limited to: ovens, steamers, slicers, dicers, fryers, heating cabinets, kettles, mixers, microwaves, serving lines/bars, garbage disposals, dishwashers, carts, ice machines, etc.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining storage areas, coolers and freezers, kitchen, serving areas, and dining room as directed by manager.
• May be assigned to the following functions:
• Performing same or similar duties at other school sites.
• Assisting in training of substitutes and volunteers.
• Assisting in operations of kitchen in an emergency such as illness of co-workers or manager.
• Cross training to learn various positions in the kitchen.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and functions.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and clerical principles.
• Basic grammar, reading, math, interpersonal relations, and organizational skills.
• Pleasant, courteous, and student-oriented.
• Must be fluent and understanding of the English language.

Length of Position: 36 weeks (school calendar year)

Position Type: Non-Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a scanner/cook.

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Education Management