Substitute School Cafeteria Cook

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BILL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Cook to support daily lunch service. Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in cooking, baking, salad preparation and serving meals to students, following district recipes and safety rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a background check. You will operate kitchen equipment, maintain a clean, sanitary work area and cooperate with staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper methods for the preparation and serving of food
• Understanding of basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes
• Ability to adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods
• Ability to operate and maintain food service related equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Training or coursework in nutrition, and in safety and sanitation procedures preferred
• One year of experience in quantity food preparation in a commercial, institutional or school food service facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment used in the preparation, packaging and serving of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods
• Prepares, cooks and bakes a variety of food
• Reviews recipes and menus, and estimates needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of a variety of foods
• Weighs and measures accurately
• Assist with the setup of steam table and serving line
• Checks for proper food temperature, both during preparation and on the serving line
• Assists in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition
• Performs necessary cleaning of equipment and operates automatic dishwasher
• Handle and dispose of refuse, using proper sanitation
• Assists in the receiving, inspecting, wrapping and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Assists in inventory control and in the requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Food service knowledge

Arithmetic

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BILL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Cook to support daily lunch service. Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in cooking, baking, salad preparation and serving meals to students, following district recipes and safety rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a background check. You will operate kitchen equipment, maintain a clean, sanitary work area and cooperate with staff.