Substitute Assistant Cook

ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J is looking for a SUBSTITUTE ASSISTANT COOK responsible for providing nutritious meals to students. The position entails food preparation and maintaining cleanliness while supporting educational achievement.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a High School diploma and experience in preparing food for 50 servings or more. A probationary period of 90 days will follow, with salary and benefits per Board policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in food preparation for large servings.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food quickly and pleasantly.
• Maintain food supply during meal services.
• Ensure a clean kitchen and serving area.

Skills

Food preparation procedures

Confidentiality

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Overview

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE ASSISTANT COOK

DEFINITION: A staff member responsible for providing food services to students in support of their educational achievement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Kitchen Leader and Food Service Director

Job Goals

To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Professional/Ethical Responsibilities

• It is imperative that the person employed in this position display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards. These expectations are as follows, but are not limited to:
• Confidentiality
• Courtesy
• Cooperation and positive attitude
• Reliability/Punctuality
• Timeliness in respect to deadlines
• Respectfulness toward others
• Honesty

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost-effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.
• Can lift 20-25 pounds.

Terms Of Employment

• 6-8-hour shift per day.
• Employee shall have a 90-day probationary period, after which the district will evaluate progress.
• Salary and benefits as per Board policy.