Cook (Level 2) - 8hrs/day, Derby High School

Qualifications

• Three years experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Successful completion of KSDEs food safety training requirement within the first six months of employment.
• Cooks working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education and cooks working less than 20 hours per week must complete at least 4 hours of annual continuing education and training in order to meet USDA professional standards requirements.
• Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparing and serving food.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen facilities.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Prepare food as per directions and guidelines.
• Ensure that all food preparation is done in a timely manner as to meet schedules.
• Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices.
• See that district policies are observed at all times.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Must have knowledge of the National Components of the National School Lunch Program.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
• Must maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Must follow district guidelines for professional food service dress code.
• Must comply with district, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Must be able to work with dish washing liquids and powders, solvents and other cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work with materials of intense heat or extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.