Cook

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This position is for approximately 20 hours per week.

The Cook supports school nutrition services by preparing meals that meet mandated nutritional requirements maintaining sanitary food preparation environments and ensuring efficient food service operations for students and staff.

• Prepare and cook food items from recipes or prepared ingredients to meet nutritional standards.
• Estimate food quantities and adjust recipes to meet meal production needs.
• Inspect food items to verify quality and compliance with health standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment utensils and food preparation areas.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure safe and sanitary food service practices.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and condiments required for meal preparation.
• Prepare special dietary meals and allergy-safe food items as required.
• Evaluate food quality and presentation before service.
• Assist with serving food items to students and staff.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service operations.
• Assist with other food service duties when necessary to ensure adequate staffing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Operating commercial kitchen equipment
• Preparing food according to recipes and nutritional standards
• Maintaining sanitation and food safety practices

• Food safety and sanitation procedures
• Food preparation techniques and kitchen operations
• Nutritional service standards and regulations

• Communicate effectively with staff and students
• Work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas
• Adapt to changing meal production needs

Works under limited supervision following standardized food service procedures while preparing meals and maintaining kitchen operations.

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment and may involve lifting standing and exposure to heat and food preparation equipment.

Job-related experience is desired.

High school diploma or equivalent.

None specified.

Food Handlers or ServSafe Certification.

District-required annual training.

• Mandated reporter training
• Criminal background check

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

Non-Exempt