High School Head Cook

Qualifications

Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of tasks in the fulfillment of the assigned responsibilities.
Experience with school food service or the equivalent in food service in other institutions and/or firms helpful but not required.
Specialized training in dietetics, food service, and management preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Special Requirements

Required Clearances
Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check in compliance with state code and district policy requirements.
(A fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Violent Offender Against Youth Database (when available) will be performed on the successful candidate as required by State law.)
Each newly hired employee must complete an Immigration and Naturalization Service Form as required by federal law.
The District retains the right to discharge any employee whose criminal background investigation reveals a conviction for committing or attempting to commit any of the offenses outlined in Section 5/21-23a of The School Code or who falsifies, or omits facts from, his or her employment application or other employment documents.)

Skills

• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds during the daily performance of the position
• Able to sit, stand, kneel, walk, carry objects, and use hand and power tools as necessary to adequately complete essential elements of the position
• Able to write and speak or otherwise adequately communicate in order to notify others of imminent danger, complete reports and communicate with supervisor, subordinates, students and other persons in the workplace
• Able to organize work in order to complete assigned tasks

Performance Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains a nutritional food program for students and staff, including breakfast and lunch daily when school is in session.
• Affirms foods and prepares lunch menus which include the nutritional requirements of meals as required by state and federal law/rules.
• Maintains documentation of Federal and State requirements and reports as required by federal, state, or local law/rule or by supervisor.
• Completes other necessary clerical duties as required to complete the duties of head cook.
• Maintains and monitors the point of sale service and meal tracking systems.
• Rigorously follows and enforces all standards and controls for safety in the food service area.
• Directs all food service workers in daily tasks.
• Works with food service workers in order to accomplish the goals established in this job description.
• Maintains food service sanitation certification, as well as any other certification that may be required by law or the district.
• Explores and utilizes options to maximize efficiency and value for the food service program.
• Clocks in and out on time.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours when scheduled to work.
• Remains on school grounds when requested by either the supervisor or Building Principal.
• Positive in interactions will all persons encountered during completion of work.
• Follows all rules, regulations, policies, etc., pertaining to the completion of all facets of the position.
• Follows established safety procedures at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Clearances
Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check in compliance with state code and district policy requirements.
(A fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Violent Offender Against Youth Database (when available) will be performed on the successful candidate as required by State law.)
Each newly hired employee must complete an Immigration and Naturalization Service Form as required by federal law.
The District retains the right to discharge any employee whose criminal background investigation reveals a conviction for committing or attempting to commit any of the offenses outlined in Section 5/21-23a of The School Code or who falsifies, or omits facts from, his or her employment application or other employment documents.)

Benefits

Salary and Benefit Information can be found at: https://www.unit6.org/employment_opportunities/salary___benefit_information

Pay

Salary and Benefit Information can be found at: https://www.unit6.org/employment_opportunities/salary___benefit_information

Schedule

Hours are anticipated to be 7.5 hours per day and require flexibility.