Assistant CookProduction & Utility

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

Assistant Cook/Production and Utility

Department: Food and Nutrition

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Personnel (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Supervisor of Food and Nutrition

JOB SUMMARY

The Production & Utility employee reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for the duties so assigned by the Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in all areas of production serving and cleanup.
• May perform cashiering duties during lunch.
• Interact with co-workers administration scholars parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Food service production experience or the ability to learn.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to be trained in all areas of food production.
• Must have knowledge of or be willing to learn proper sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Departmental Uniform and Personal Hygiene guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both scholars and staff fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Individual with limited English skills is encouraged to apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or

Required Experience:

Junior IC