Summer School - Food Services - Middle School Head Cook

POSITION POSTING

Summer Program Head Cook Position

The Moses Lake School District is seeking applications for a Head Cook for the Summer School Feeding Program. Submit an online application with all required documentation.

Hours per day: 6.5 hrs

Shift hours: TBD

Days per week: 5 days

Total number of days: 25

Salary: TBD

Summer Program Dates: June 10 throughJuly 18 2025(no school June 19th an July 4th)

Paid by timesheet in two payments on July 31st and August 31st

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
2. Valid Washington State Department of Health Food Handlers Card.
   
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
2. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with district staff students parents and the general public using tact courtesy and good judgment.
4. Bilingual preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to perform basic math calculations; order products and supplies according to attendance and production requirements (written skills test required).
2. Knowledge and understanding of all S.P.I. requirements for food services.
3. Demonstrated ability to change menus based upon proportioned quantities.
4. Ability to complete production records and maintain accurate meal counts.
5. Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative and positive working relationships with fellow food service staff and other district personnel.
7. Demonstrated punctuality and ability to maintain an excellent record of attendance.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with all aspects of meal preparation including food preparation cooking assembly service and clean-up of meals in accordance with MLSD Food Service policies and procedures and in compliance with regulations concerning meal pattern requirements.
2. Properly record and account for all served meals as specified in regulations for the National School Lunch Program.
3. Maintain records of account debits and credits for students and school staff.
4. Order and receive food deliveries from the base kitchen and central warehouse as needed.
5. Supervise and instruct student workers assisting with the meal period.
6. Follow proper sanitation safety and temperature control procedures in accordance with Washington State Health Department standards.
7. Maintain a safe work environment and report all problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
8. Complete paperwork as required by the Food Services Department. To include but not limited to:
   
   
• Meal and cash accounting records
• Inventory
• Meals per labor hour data
• Order forms
• Government production records
9. Exhibit excellent attendance and punctuality.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Food Services Director.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts Title IX Civil Rights Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity officer Michelle Musso 1620 S Pioneer Way Moses Lake WA 98837 ; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator Samantha Burgess 1620 S Pioneer Way Moses Lake WA 98837 (509) 766- 2670