Substitute Cook - 26/27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Reynoldsburg (OH); Presencial; USD 16 531 - 20 664; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Young World Physical Education in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, is looking for a Substitute Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals to students. This role involves ensuring kitchen sanitation, operating the POS system, and working collaboratively in the food service department. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Ohio driver’s license, with previous food service experience preferred. The position requires passing background checks and completing annual training, emphasizing safety and food handling standards.

Qualificações

• Must pass a criminal background check (BCI/FBI) per Ohio Revised Code.
• Ability to complete required annual Civil Rights and HACCP training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nutritious, safe, and healthy meals to students.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and operate point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve food items following safety regulations.

Conhecimentos

Food handling and safety regulations

Food production skills

Basic mathematical calculations for cash handling

Communication skills

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Substitute Cook

Reports To: Head Cook / Food Service Director

Department: Food Service

Employment Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: .50 FTE

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.

Primary Job Function

The Substitute Cook is responsible for providing nutritious, safe, and healthy meals to students, preparing and serving food items, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and operating the point-of-sale system in accordance with district policy and USDA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check (BCI/FBI) per Ohio Revised Code
• Ability to complete required annual Civil Rights and HACCP training

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service or school nutrition programs
• Knowledge of USDA National School Lunch Program requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Station Setup:

• Pre‑portion or dish‑up foods as required by standardized recipes
• Set up serving lines and stock milk coolers and snack carts
• Ensure trays, cutlery, and paper goods are stocked and available
• Prepare and serve food items in a safe and healthy manner

Meal Service and Point of Sale:

• Serve food to students and staff with a professional and positive attitude
• Collect money during meal service and accurately operate the POS machine
• Verify that all meals served meet school lunch program requirements and components
• Write Café Money Reminders for students as required

Sanitation and Safety Management:

• Clean all equipment and work surfaces thoroughly after each use
• Wash all trays, dishes, pots, pans, and utensils and store them properly
• Ensure unused food quantities are verified and leftovers properly and safely stored
• Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation in compliance with health department regulations

Inventory and Administrative Support:

• Assist in checking orders and putting deliveries away in appropriate storage areas
• Complete two weeks of training and ensure all training logs are submitted to the Food Service office
• Complete required annual continued education, civil rights, and HACCP training
• Attend annual trainings as required to meet USDA professional standards

Professionalism and Student Interaction:

• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations, including emergencies or parent concerns
• Serve as a role model for students in ethical principles and democratic values
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Food handling, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Food production skills and portion control
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines

Skilled in:

• Operating, cleaning, and maintaining commercial food service equipment
• Utilizing appropriate computer software and POS systems
• Basic mathematical calculations for cash handling

Ability to:

• Work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Communicate ideas and directives clearly, both orally and in writing
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and work independently
• Interact in a positive and patient manner with staff, parents, and students

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Demands: The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, reach, stretch, stoop, crouch, climb, kneel, lift, and carry up to fifty pounds on occasion. Repetitive hand motion, exposure to heat and humidity, and the requirement to push, pull, and carry office supplies.

Working Conditions: The employee may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; may need to interact with unruly children; and must remain free of alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance use.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving to various school sites or events, including occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

This job description is subject to change and does not constitute a comprehensive list of duties.