Food Service Worker - Cook (Part -Time) - Converse County School District #2 : Job Details

Position Type:Food Service/CookDate Posted:8/14/2024Location:Converse County School District #2Date Available:ASAPClosing Date:Open until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideFood Service Worker - Cook (Part-time)28 Hours Per Week185 Days Per Year (9 Month)$15.06 (depending on experience)Purpose StatementThe job of Cook is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for prepping, cooking, and delivering food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and/or school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; and maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.This job reports to Food Service DirectorEssential Functions* Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.* Attends meetings (e.g. department, in-service, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.* Cleans facilities (e.g. utensils, equipment, storage areas, food prep areas, serving areas, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.* Communicates with stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying or receiving information required to perform job functions.* Cooks food, prepared and/or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.* Enters information (e.g. student and food counts, milk orders, delivery and production logs, routes, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.* Inspects deliveries (e.g. food, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders to meet preparation requirements and/or complying with mandated health standards.* Loads food items, supplies, and/or equipment for the purpose of transporting to assigned location.* Maintains facilities in a sanitary condition (e.g. equipment, storage areas, food prep and serving areas, etc.) for the purpose of complying with current health standards.* Prepares items (e.g. food, labels, delivery carts, supplies, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of serving student/staff menu items and meeting health and safety guidelines.* Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.* Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.* Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.* Transports food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of delivering requested items to designated sites.* Unloads food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of providing requested items at designated sites.Other Functions* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job- related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with interruptions.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20%standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.Experience: Job related experience is preferred.Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Required Testing: None SpecifiedCertificates and Licenses: Food Handlers/ServSafe CertificateContinuing Educ./Training: HAACP Training , Maintains Certificates and/or LicensesClearances: Criminal Background ClearanceFLSA Status: Non ExemptSalary Grade: Suppory Staff Salary Schedule, Row D ($14.34 - $14.59 depending on experience)