School Cook

Windham Central Supervisory Union

Job Location:

Marlboro, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Marlboro SchoolDISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: School Cook

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Lead/Food Service Manager

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 1/2024

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVES: To assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast snacks and after school food. To maintain a clean and safe working environment

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Work Year: From the date of hire until the end of the current (2025-2026) school year.
Work Hours: 35 hrs/wk

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Food Production
Follow recipes & cook from scratch using fresh ingredients
Preparemeals and snacks in conjunction with the menus provided 2 days a week and collaborate with the other school cooks 3 days a week.
Prepare alternate cold lunch options in conjunction with menus provided
Check and refresh bulk milk bibs on a daily basis
Follow safety standards for receiving and storing products
Food Safety
Complete ServSafe Food Handler Civil Rights and Meal Patterns within 30 days of hire
Follow all ServSafe recommendations on a daily basis
Follow all state and in-house food safety guidelines.
Wash all used dishes daily
Maintain a spotless sanitized food preparation area
Enter PTO requests and timecard modifications online using Frontline software
Utilize Google Suite (Gmail Docs Drive)
Customer Service
Treat each student and staff member with respect at all times
Go out of your way to accommodate reasonable requests especially for students
Communicate clearly during times of added stress

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision is received from thebuilding Principal and the Food Service Manager. Will also work collaboratively with part time school cook.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position

At least 1 year of kitchen experience is preferred
The ability to follow recipes is required
Knowledge of large-quantity batch cooking is preferred

Math and Language

Must be able to read and interpret documents written in English
Basic mathematical skills are required including but not limited to:
Weight and volume measurements and conversions
Addition subtraction multiplication and division

Physical

Must be able to lift 50 lbs to chest height

Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals including students faculty and staff administrators parents and other school visitors. Ability to work cooperatively collaboratively and effectively with peers supervisors and school administrators. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.

Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

Dependability being reliable punctual responsible and fulfilling obligations

Self-Control maintaining composure keeping emotions in check controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.

Stress Tolerance accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Cooperation being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude.

Concern for Others being sensitive to others needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Attention to Detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Independence guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.

Social Orientation preferring to work with others rather than alone and being personally connected with others on the job.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

Marlboro SchoolDISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: School CookREPORTS TO: Kitchen Lead/Food Service ManagerAPPROVED BY: Superintendent of SchoolsUPDATED: 1/2024FLSA STATUS: Non ExemptPOSITION OBJECTIVES: To assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast snacks and after school food. To maintain a ...