School Kitchen Specialist: Batch Cooking & Service

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking qualified applicants for School Cook I/II positions in Honolulu. The authorized level is School Cook II; School Cook I is available if recruiting difficulties exist.

Duties include planning and coordinating meal preparation, reviewing production records, weighing ingredients, cooking a variety of foods, setting up serving areas, supervising cafeteria helpers, and participating in USDA-mandated training.

Qualifications

• General Experience: Knowledge of preparing and cooking food.
• Specialized Experience: Quantity cooking in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and works with staff to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Reviews production records and estimates ingredients and cooking times.
• Prepares, cooks, and heats a variety of foods and assembles meals.
• Sets up serving counters and assists with satellite meals.
• Trains and may supervise cafeteria helpers and participates in trainings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking qualified applicants for School Cook I/II positions in Honolulu. The authorized level is School Cook II; School Cook I is available if recruiting difficulties exist.

Duties include planning and coordinating meal preparation, reviewing production records, weighing ingredients, cooking a variety of foods, setting up serving areas, supervising cafeteria helpers, and participating in USDA-mandated training.