Assistant Cook3.5 hrs.

***********************************3.5 hours per day is Part-Time ************************

TRI-VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT COOK

Reports to: Head Cook

Job Objectives: Prepares and serves meals. Maintains high standards to ensure quality services and customer satisfaction. Maintains a sanitary and orderly kitchen.

Minimum High school diploma.

Qualifications: Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g. a negative tuberculosis test etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Food production skills and the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment.
• Successful completion of a board-approved food safety and sanitation course.
• Ability to comply with nutrition health and safety regulations.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.
• Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable

and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to

Functions: perform essential functions.

• Checks with the head cook for assignments and/or instructions. Carefully follows all directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Supports parent/community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Carefully uses products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste. Advises the head cook about the need for additional inventory.
• Follows approved receiving and storage procedures to ensure food safety. Assists with receipt of deliveries. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages spoilage or inferior products. Organizes stores dates and rotates stock as directed.
• Follows the published menus. Ensures compliance with all food preparation regulations (e.g. hazard analysis critical control points sanitation procedures etc.).
• Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Monitors production sheets. Helps other staff as needed to meet established schedules.
• Recommends menu modifications in response to customer requests.
• Sets up serving lines. Presents food in an attractive way. Replenishes supplies to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Monitors portion size to ensure compliance with district specifications. Promptly provides substitute menu items as needed.
• Properly stores or disposes of leftover food.
• Operates the cash register as directed. Does not leave the cash register unattended.
• Helps account for all lunches. Uses cafeteria receipts to prepare bank deposits. Makes deposits and submits daily records to the treasurers office as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Monitors kitchen safety. Ensures that kitchen supplies and equipment are properly stored. Identifies maintenance needs and notifies the head cook.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Cleans washes and sanitizes equipment and food preparation areas (e.g. work surfaces cooking equipment serving lines floors etc.).
• Learns how to operate fire and safety equipment.
• Helps prepare for fire health and safety inspections.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

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• Assists with special district events as directed (e.g. banquets etc.).
• Assists rental groups as directed. Secures the kitchen and storage areas as directed.
• Reports student discipline problems vandalism and other related concerns.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct that may indicate a problem. Works with staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required by law.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful

Required: performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses listening observation reading verbal nonverbal and writing skills.
• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Supervisory Under the direction of the head cook: plans work assignments provides instructions and

Responsibility: monitors assigned staff. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.

Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on

Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require lifting carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Duties may require performing repetitive tasks quickly and differentiating variances in aroma color taste and texture.
• Duties may require bending crouching kneeling reaching and standing.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates chemical irritants combustible materials electrical hazards equipment vibrations noises odors and wet floors.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to negotiated agreements and policy provisions

Evaluation: adopted by the Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education.

The Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age or disability. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables emerging technologies improved operating procedures productivity factors and unforeseen events. Revised: 8/03

Required Experience:

Junior IC