School Cook - FG

About the Role

To prepare and serve food according to a planned menu using tested, uniform recipes, ensuring the finished product is of the highest quality in both flavor and appearance before it is served. Perform all kitchen duties as required, including salad preparation, washing dishes, baking, cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping, and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking foods, which may include:
  • Panning frozen food
  • Cupping fruit
  • Washing and bagging fruits and vegetables
  • Baking foods
  • Chopping salad items
  • Monitoring food temperatures
  • Preparing sandwiches
  • Removing hot items from ovens
• Serve and replenish food supply.
• Clean cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, including:
  • Wiping down tables
  • Placing trays in the proper location
  • Picking up trash
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Loading dishwashers
  • Cleaning refrigerators and freezers
  • Cleaning ovens
  • Putting garbage cans in proper locations
  • Sanitizing and cleaning towels
  • Putting up benches
• Prepare the cafeteria for meals, including:
  • Placing food in hot carts
  • Rotating foods
  • Preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins
  • Preparing trays
  • Placing scoops and/or spoons for serving
• Assist with monitoring food inventory and perform counts of unused food following daily meal service.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Food Handlers card.
• Six months of food handling service or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Skills

• Knowledge of customer service principles, basic mathematical concepts, applicable cooking and food prep equipment, basic inventory principles, cash handling procedures, basic food prep and cooking techniques, and cleaning and sanitizing methods.
• Skills in providing customer service, prepping and cooking food, operating applicable equipment, monitoring inventory, reading and following recipe directions, maintaining order among school-age children, handling and counting money, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas and machinery.
• Ability to handle food, read food thermometers, and communicate and exchange information with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.

Background Checks

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check and obtain and hold a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical and Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay, rewards, and referral bonuses.
• Paid time-off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Retirement plans.
• Promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.