School Kitchen Cook — Nutrition & Food Production Lead

NMS; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nome Public Schools is seeking a Cook to prepare, produce, and present a variety of foods for student nutrition programs in Nome, AK. The role may involve nights and weekends for events and catering, and it is non-rotational, serving Nome Beltz Middle/High School.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring quality and sanitation, and coordinating with supervisors on daily production needs. Local residency is emphasized for this position.

Qualifications

• One year of directly related food preparation or cooking experience.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Nome Public Schools is seeking a Cook to prepare, produce, and present a variety of foods for student nutrition programs in Nome, AK. The role may involve nights and weekends for events and catering, and it is non-rotational, serving Nome Beltz Middle/High School.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring quality and sanitation, and coordinating with supervisors on daily production needs. Local residency is emphasized for this position.