School Cafeteria Cook - Part-Time

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Cafeteria Cook to support school meal programs. The role involves cooking, baking and salad preparation in large quantities under supervision, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The position requires passing a fingerprint background check, knowledge of proper food preparation, and the ability to follow menus and recipes. Report to the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper methods for the preparation and serving of food.
• Understanding of basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes.
• Ability to adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods.
• Ability to operate and maintain food service related equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment used in the preparation, packaging and serving of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods.
• Prepares, cooks and bakes a variety of food.
• Reviews recipes and menus, and estimates needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of a variety of foods.
• Weighs and measures accurately.
• Assist with the setup of steam table and serving line.
• Checks for proper food temperature, both during preparation and on the serving line.
• Assists in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Performs necessary cleaning of equipment and operates automatic dishwasher.
• Handle and dispose of refuse, using proper sanitation.
• Assists in inventory control and in the requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Measurement/Calculations

Follow menus/recipes

Operate kitchen equipment

Oral and written directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Cafeteria Cook to support school meal programs. The role involves cooking, baking and salad preparation in large quantities under supervision, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The position requires passing a fingerprint background check, knowledge of proper food preparation, and the ability to follow menus and recipes. Report to the Cafeteria Manager.