Cook (Up to 5.5 hours per day)
Summary
To provide students daily with a wholesome, nutritious Class "A" lunch, as determined by the National School Lunch Program.
Duties
- Prepare food for full menu meal and ala carte' according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, and number of portions to be served.
- Handle, carry and serve food to students.
- Ensure that there are adequate trays and utensils for students.
- Retrieve/store items from storeroom, cooler, or freezer.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen including equipment and appliances.
- Wash service area, dishes, trays, pots/pans by hand, with sprayer and industrial dishwasher.
- Dry and store kitchen wares.
- Clean and inspect equipment and appliances.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Help maintain inventory levels of food products.
- Stores food properly and safely marking date and item.
- Comply with all county health rules and regulations.
- Communicate with the students regarding food selection.
- Report any necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
- Wash dishes and utensils, cleans kitchen waste baskets, and sweeps and mops kitchen floor daily.
- Assist in cleaning of trays and tables service during mealtimes.
- Assist in storing all trays and tables service during mealtimes.
- Clean the cafeteria and kitchen area daily.
- Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
- Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
- Responsible for having towels washed weekly.
- Assist with the preparation and services of both breakfasts and lunches in a quick and pleasant manner.
- Assume responsibility for food preparation as assigned by the supervisor, including but not limited to baking, meats, vegetables, salads, fruits, desserts, condiments, gravies, and sauces.
- Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
- Responsible for the lunch ticket program in their building.
- Exhibit regular attendance at work.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Will pursue and obtain a State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate.
- Must be familiar with food preparation including appliances, recipes, etc.
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
Schedule
Hours, terms and conditions of employment shall be established at the time of employment or reemployment. The schedule is subject to change with district demands in compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Up to 5.5 hours per day.
Terms of Employment
The work year is established by the school board annually in accordance with state law, and workday requirements for the cook coincide with the number of staff attendance days (180), plus a few extra days before school starts as determined by the Director of School Nutrition.
Pay
Starting Salary: $17.00 (Previous experience a plus and to be considered). $400 bonus ($150 at 60 days from hire date, $250 on 1-year anniversary).
Benefits
- IMRF Pension
- Sick days: 12 paid sick days per year
- Personal days: 3 paid personal days per year
- Paid Holidays: 3 paid holidays per year