Substitute Cook

Zuni Public School District; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Substitute Cook position at Zuni Public School District, reporting to Supervisor at the School site. Daily rate is $11.50/hour. Under supervision, prepares and serves food, keeps a clean environment, and follows USDA and State requirements in a timely, safe, and professional manner.

Essential duties include preparing a variety of foods, setting up serving stations, and serving meals at breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Strong hygiene and safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid New Mexico Food Handler Card required.
• One year of food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, service methods and equipment helpful.
• Ability to plan, read, measure, calculate and meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License required; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing a variety of foods (soups, salads, meats, vegetables, breads, desserts).
• Make sandwich fillings and prepare sandwiches.
• Set up foods for serving on counters and steam tables.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid New Mexico Food Handler Card

One year of food service experience preferred

Knowledge of food preparation and equipment

Ability to plan, read, measure, calculate

Valid Driver’s License with clean record

Ability to work well with students, peers, parents

Effective communication with students

Good personal hygiene

Job description

Position: Substitute Cook
Reports to: Supervisor
Site: School

Daily Rate: $11.50/hour

SUBSTITUTE COOK

Purpose: Under general supervision prepares and serves food, maintains a clean environment, follows USDA and State requirements in a timely, safe and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

• Valid New Mexico Food Handler Card;

• One year of professional experience in preparing and serving food preferred;

• Knowledge of food preparation, food service methods and equipment helpful;

• Ability to plan, read, measure, calculate and meet deadlines;

• Valid Driver’s License required; Must have a clear/safe driving record with no points against the record;

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with students, peers and parents;

• Ability to communicate with students effectively;

• Must possess and maintain good personal hygiene;

• Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in preparing a variety of foods, such as soups, salads, meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts;

• Make sandwich fillings and prepares sandwiches;

• Set up foods prepared for serving on counters and steam tables;

• Serves food at breakfast, lunch, and snacks as assigned;

• Accurately accounts for food preparation;

• Operates and cleans various kitchen equipment;

• Cleans kitchen equipment and area, Scrubs counters, tables and floors;

• Stores and takes care of supplies;

• Counts inventory when assigned;

• Supervises students and maintains order as necessary;

• Deals with stressful conditions in a professional manner;

• Conforms to safety standards prescribed;

• Must have patience, be neat, personable, kind, and courteous;

• Participates in on-site training;

• Assist students with disabilities and makes accommodations as addressed in their Individual Education Plan;

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students,

• Perform assigned duties in a timely basis.

Physical Functions:

Majority of tasks and duties are performed indoors and in confined work areas. Work area involves being in and around knifes and sharp objects, equipment, appliances, varying temperatures, and on cement floors; Frequently required to stand, reach, grasp, bend, twist, stoop, talk, listen, walk, and climb; Usually walks on even surfaces indoors and uneven surfaces outdoors; Must possess enough strength and power grasp handle kitchen appliances and equipment, large containers of food, and mopping equipment; Pushing/pulling: up to 50-75 lbs., large containers of food; Lifting: up to 75 lbs., occasionally 50-60 lbs., frequently 10-25 lbs. constantly; Carrying: up to 20-25 lbs.; Hand and eye coordination in operating equipment, appliances and containers of food; Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, music, etc.). The noise level in the kitchen and cafeteria environment is usually moderate to loud; Exposed to various temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat, (ovens, refrigerators, freezers, water, food) conditions; Works in close proximity of other individuals; General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of menus, inventory, instructions, forms, logs and correspondence. Ability to adjust visual focus from varying distances (dash board to road); Must possess hand and eye coordination for operating equipment and driving vehicles; Exposed to various cleaning compounds and chemicals.

Mental Functions:

Must be able to:

• apply knowledge of requirements to operate equipment and safe driving;

• plan and implement equipment inspections and preventive maintenance for assigned kitchen equipment and appliances;

• read, analyze and interpret menus, inventory, temperatures, maps and road signs;

• interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;

• deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill;

• respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline;

• respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations;

• presents information effectively and responds to questions from students and parents, peers, mechanics and supervisor;

• interpret and follow instructions;

• meet deadlines and work under pressure;

• recognize and report hazards and apply a safe work method.

Essential equipment:

Refrigerator, freezer, oven, etc.

Kitchen tools, knifes, spoons, forks, etc.

Kitchen equipment and appliances,

Brooms, mops and cleaning supplies