Child Nutrition Cook - Red Mountain High School

About the role

To preplan work and prepare quantity food products needed daily according to menus.

Responsibilities

• Preplan work and prepare products needed daily according to menus
• Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance
• Maintain economic operation of cook’s area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
• Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Train and direct cafeteria employees
• Test new recipes and products
• Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• One year experience in quantity food production; some school food service experience

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to oversee other adults and student employees
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to take direction from kitchen manager
• Ability to calculate recipe conversions

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, high-energy, and often warm due to cooking equipment
• Early morning shifts – typically starting before school or daycare hours to prepare breakfast and lunch
• Works closely with other kitchen staff, nutritionists, and facility personnel
• Extended periods on foot while preparing and serving meals
• Working in hot and cold environments – moving between ovens, stoves, freezers, and refrigerators
• Lifting and carrying – ability to lift 25-50 lbs (e.g., large food containers, bulk supplies)

Pay

Base Hourly: $19.89

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Performance pay available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum.

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position.