Substitute Cook (3053, 3278, 3280)

Dunlap Community Unit School District #323; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 is seeking a Cook to assist in implementing the school meal program across its eight schools. The role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior food service experience. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

Benefits

$1000 Hiring Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous food services experience preferred.
• Education level sufficient to meet performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the school meal program.
• Perform food preparation and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collect payments for food items.

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

These positions are substitute positions and may work in any of our 8 schools as needed.

Pay Rate: $16.00

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Position Objective

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.

Essential Functions

• Performs various duties for food preparation efficiently and timely as assigned by the Head Cook
• Cleans utensils, equipment and storage, food preparation and serving areas daily for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions, as assigned by the Head Cook
• Collects payments daily on food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds
• Attends training at the start of each school year to monitor students' food choices daily for the purpose of meeting mandated meal component requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition for USDA meal reimbursements. Failure to comply could result in loss of reimbursement from the USDA
• Complies with all food safety requirements, including wardrobe, handwashing, and hair net requirements

Additional Functions

• Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
• Exhibits willingness to work in a variety of situations
• Displays professional behavior and language at all times
• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education level and knowledge sufficient to meet performance requirements of position
• Previous food services experience preferred

Working conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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