Cafeteria Assistant Cook

Cafeteria Assistant Cook

About the role:

Dauphin County Technical School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Cook to support the daily operation of our school cafeteria and ensure students receive nutritious highquality meals. We are looking for someone who is dependable organized and committed to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. This is a handson role involving food production meal service inventory management and contributing to smooth daily cafeteria operations helping out wherever needed. Were looking for someone who takes pride in providing students with safe healthy meals and helping keep our kitchen running efficiently.

Skills and experience that matter for this role:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Established record of accuracy and accountability
• Positive and professional attitude with students staff and coworkers
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback
• ServSafe certification required within 90 days of hire
• Meet minimum health requirements including a physical exam and TB test
• Ability to work scheduled hours required for the position of Assistant Cook
• Able to read and understand English
• Neat clean and well-groomed appearance

Physical Capabilities:

• Stand up to 6 hours at a time walk frequently and sit occassionally
• Ability to stand walk bend squat stoop lift reach above shoulder height and perform physical kitchen tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Do repetitive actions including grasping pushing/pulling fine manipulation writing or printing and twisting/turning frequently
• Use head and neck in static position flexing and rotating frequently

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation and food service for breakfast and lunch
• Maintain a clean sanitary and safe kitchen environment
• Follow all food handling and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP guidelines
• Check food quality and follow standard recipes portion sizes and production records
• Maintain daily production sheets including menus temperature logs and HACCP documentation
• Assist with receiving storing and organizing food and supply deliveries
• Support the dish room laundry serving area setup and general kitchen cleaning
• Assist with operation of the POS system when needed
• Properly store leftover food items following HACCP procedures
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with weekly ordering
• Set up and restock serving lines
• Attend required staff meetings and professional development
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Director

Salary:

Starting salary $19.00 per hour

How to apply:

DCTS website via this link Dauphin County Technical School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Human Resources at or ext. 7252.