Cafeteria Cook

The Cafeteria Cook provides kitchen setup meal and food preparation in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E3 04.

At a minimum the essential functions of this position shall include:

1. Plans menus.
2. Cooks food according to menus dietary or nutritional restrictions and numbers of portions to be served.
3. Cleans and inspects equipment kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
4. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
5. Requisitions food supplies kitchen equipment and appliances based on estimates of future needs. Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
6. Monitors menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
7. Performs all kitchen setup responsibilities in accordance with sanitary procedures.
8. Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
9. Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.
10. Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with weekly cleaning procedures.
11. Assists with training new employees.

All positions at Reid State have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Attends all staff meetings College meetings and professional development activities.
4. Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
5. Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
6. Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
7. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies as well as state and federal laws.
9. Exhibits appropriate and satisfactory leadership within the College.
10. Provides responsible adequate and satisfactory leadership on the campus and within the College.
11. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of position.
12. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or a general education equivalent to compulsory attendance requirements established by the laws of the State of Alabama.
2. Working knowledge of food service operations.
3. Food service operations experience.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work flexible hours.
6. Ability to think quickly clearly and analytically when confronted with a problem.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer skills including cash registering.

1. Basic math skills including cash handling.

As this is an online application system please use an email address you regularly monitor as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicants responsibility. To be considered for an interview only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant mustsubmit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position relevant qualifications and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates job title and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • There is a form that can be used which is available at located under Documents

OR

• A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College it is the employees responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College ().

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume employment verification documents (if applicable) all required transcripts and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.Reid State Community College does not accept faxed mailed or emailedapplication materials.

Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.