School Nutrition Cook (6.5 hour)

Shelby County Public Schools; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shelbyville seeks a dedicated School Nutrition Cook. This role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in food service areas, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a passion for providing excellent service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a timely manner, ensuring proper quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and serving areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Computer

Kitchen Equipment

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Approved

01/95, R07/96, R6/01, R3/04, R6/08, R01/23

Qualifications

Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

Assist in the preparation of food; prepare assigned food serving area and perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Performance Responsibilities

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared. Follow work schedules for each assignment.

Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals. Check temperatures to assure food is served correctly.

Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures and meal pattern requirements.

Count money and prepare cash drawers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.

Collect money for meals and ala carte sold and make appropriate change; complete the necessary computer process to maintain daily and monthly records of receipts and sales, prepare bank deposit slips.

Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed food and supplies.

Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store equipment, pots pans, trays and other food service items.

Work after school events that require food preparation and/or service as needed.

Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as computer, slicer, grater, mixer, fryer, steamer, combi ovens, pulpers, dishwasher, and ovens as required.

Works to maintain a friendly and courteous atmosphere with students, faculty, parents, and the public.

Reports accidents and potential safety hazards to the manager.

Participates in local school district inservice meetings and training programs for school food service.

Train new food service employees as assigned.

Know procedures for use and operation of fire extinguishers.

Practice good grooming habits and personal hygiene. Follow guidelines as to safety and sanitation.

Ability To

Perform other duties as assigned.

Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.

Learn And Follow Health And Sanitation Requirements

Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Operate a computer terminal and make change accurately.

Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Work Cooperatively With Others.

Lift heavy objects.

Physical Demands

Those physical activities required of a worker in a job.

Required

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Climbing and/or balancing
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Reaching, handling, and/or feeling
• Communicate

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education Management

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