Cook II LTS

POSITION: Cook II LTS

POSTING NOTES: This position is a longterm substitute position

IMMEDIATE Principal; Assistant Principal; Child Nutrition Director; CafeteriaManager

SUPERVISOR:

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

EMPLOYMENT Minimum 200 days annually pursuant to WV Code18A48;extended

TERM: employment terms may be establishedby JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code 18A48a in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale Pay Grade A B Ccommensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code 18A212 WV State Board Policy 5314 and JCBOEs Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel

JOB SUMMARY: The cook performs responsible cooking and baking duties

following nutritionally sound menus and may be assigned inventory record keeping

computer input responsibilities. The cook may assume additional duties in the absence of

the Cafeteria Manager. Positions in this class require specific training and the ability to

do quantity cooking and/or baking. After initial orientation work is performed with minimum supervision. Nature of the work requires moderate physical effort continuous

standing and use of commercial food service equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule.
• Operates commercial food service equipment.
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service.
• Maintains temperature readings.
• Assembles measures and mixes ingredients for a variety of food items.
• Follows written verbal and other directions.
• Participates in cleaning maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas.
• Sets up and arranges food to be served on a daily basis.
• Receives and inspects incoming merchandise.
• Appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Inputs data in computer when applicable.
• Cooperates with various school programs groups and outside organizations using the school cafeteria including planning and supervising the preparation and serving for special events. This may involve occasional overtime.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists with the preparation of school meals for students and adults.
• Assists with the preparation of special dietary items for identified students.
• When requested trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals.
• Maintains harmonious relations with students staff vendors parents and other outside entities that associate with JCBOE child nutrition program.
• Cares for maintains and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation cooking storage and distribution of food
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County policies and regulations.
• Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children.
• Assists in implementing meals based on district and school objectives and needs and abilities of students.
• Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions.
• Attends inservices and workshops as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent pursuant to WV Code 18A25; Criminal

background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18515c; Meet the definition of

Qualifications in WV Code 18A48b; demonstrated competency pursuant to

WV Code 18A48e (stateapproved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge

skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cook II means a person employed to interpret menus to prepare and serve meals in a food service program of a Jefferson school. (Pursuant to WV Code 18A48

• Maintains current County Board of Health Food Service Workers Permit
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators students staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments school personnel other staff and business contacts from outside the county.
• Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach

walk climb lift heavy objects pull push grasp use commercial food service equipment

talk hear see and use repetitive motions. The employee is required to exert moderate

physical effort and stand continuously. While performing the duties of this job the

employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 4060 pounds of materials food

supplies etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to

read handwritten or typed material the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the

individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and

other staff members.Must be able tomaintainemotional control under stress and work effectively with others includingdemonstratingbehavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance punctuality professional dress and verbal/nonverbal communication); and developing a positive relationship with students staff and community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. The temperature in a school kitchen can range from below 32F in a

walkin freezer to 100F or above near the ovens stove and dishwasher. Temperatures

can exceed 400F while operating ovens. The work floor surface by the nature of this

job will be wet and slippery periodically throughout the day. Therefore shoes with nonskid

soles are recommended. The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud

to loud 7090 dB).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum ofthree supervisory referencesrequired for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code we require all applicants to fill out an application which includes supervisory references and in many instances participate in interviews. Failure to provide references negative references and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidates qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts nonrenewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application provide requested items or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.