School Kitchen Cook I — Lead & Train, Food-Safety Certified

Town of Greenwich, C; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Greenwich, C is seeking a Cook I for its school kitchen program in Greenwich, CT. The role supports meal preparation and serving under the supervision of the K-8 Food Services Manager (off site) and helps supervise kitchen staff.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma with related food service experience or an equivalent combination, plus certification in Food Safety & Sanitation within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with basic experience or training in institutional cookery, baking, record keeping and cash register operation, plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be certified in Food Safety & Sanitation, or pass a course recognized by CT within 6 months of employment.
• Must be free from communicable diseases.
• Ability to follow procedures and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food and supervises food services personnel in proper storage, preparation and serving under sanitary procedures.
• Operates kitchen equipment and cash registers; trains staff in proper use and safety.
• Maintains menus, production records, cash reports and inventory as directed by Food Services Directors.
• Ensures compliance with health standards and department policies; records and reports as required.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Basic computer skills

Record keeping

Education

High school graduate

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Cash registers

Kitchen equipment

Microsoft Word

Job description

Town of Greenwich, C is seeking a Cook I for its school kitchen program in Greenwich, CT. The role supports meal preparation and serving under the supervision of the K-8 Food Services Manager (off site) and helps supervise kitchen staff.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma with related food service experience or an equivalent combination, plus certification in Food Safety & Sanitation within 6 months.