Substitute School Food Service Cook

Edmonson County School District; Brownsville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonson County Board of Education seeks a Substitute School Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, bake and serve meals at an assigned school site, while ensuring safety and quality. You will follow standardized recipes and provide timely service.

The role requires effective communication with parents, students and staff, teamwork, and a high school diploma or GED. Training for certification in school food service is included.

Qualifications

• Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED.
• Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Train and provide work direction to others; maintain safety and quality of food; monitor temperatures and sanitation procedures.
• Serve food according to guidelines, replenish serving containers and assist with inventory and records as directed.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies, dispose of leftovers, and ensure confidentiality of student records as required.
• Prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over; assist with special events and banquets as needed.
• Adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures and demonstrate professional conduct.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute - Classified/ Substitute Food Service Cook
• Date Posted: 7/26/2022
• Location: Edmonson County Board of Education
• Date Available: 08/01/2022

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE COOK

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE

SECONDARY SUPERVISORS: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER & BUILDING PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED.
• Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

JOB GOAL:

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE COOK

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE

SECONDARY SUPERVISORS: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER & BUILDING PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED.
• Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

JOB GOAL:

To prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; and train and provide work direction to others.

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
• Shall prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
• Shall prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
• Shall prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes.
• Shall prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Shall assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking.
• Shall adjust and extend recipes as needed.
• Shall maintain food quality standard including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
• Shall monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met.
• Shall monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Shall serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed
• Shall serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Shall clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies.
• Shall assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
• Shall clean refrigerators and storerooms as required
• Shall assist in storing unused food and supplies.
• Shall dispose of unusable leftovers.
• Shall utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Shall operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
• Shall train and provide work direction to others.
• Shall record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned.
• Shall assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed.
• Shall prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
• Shall prepare and bake food for special events as needed.
• Shall assist at banquets or special events as required.
• Shall assist in other food service areas as needed.
• Shall collect money and make correct change as needed.
• Shall perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor.