Cooks Helper

Cook's Helper 1 SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Cook's Helper FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Food Services Classification: Classified-PSE Directed by: Head Cook, Cook Supervises: None Work Year: School Year Salary: As Stated in Schedule Position Summary: Assists with preparation of food for breakfast and lunch programs. Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• Possession and maintenance of current Health Card and Food Handler's permit.
• Processes student food sales transactions accurately, utilizing software such as point of sale.
• Detail oriented; possess strong initiative and excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication in the English language, including correct grammar and spelling usage.
• Legally eligible to work for any employer in the United States of America as verified by Form I-9.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance. Qualifications Desired:
• One or more years of previous experience in food handling and preparation.
• Previous experi ence in a public school setting or related learning/development environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  1. Prepares and serves menu foods as assigned.
  2. Maintains good personal safety and sanitation procedures.
  3. Assists with daily cleanup and sterilization of kitchen equipment and service areas.
  4. Assumes the responsibilities and duties of the next higher position when necessary.
  5. Attends relevant training classes and workshops as scheduled.
  6. Washes dishes/pans, etc. as necessary.
  7. Prepares for next day's meal as necessary. Nonessential Skills and Experience:
  8. Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Success Factors/Job Competencies:
  9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pr essure while maintaining a high level of productivity. Cook's Helper 2
  10. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position.
  11. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of student data, IEP, and health information per FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
  12. Demonstrated ability to interact tactfully and positively with students, staff, and parents and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
  13. Demonstrated professionalism through conduct, punctuality, and minimal absences.
  14. Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of working situations and learn new skills.
  15. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written directions, yet exercise independent and appropriate judgment.
  16. Demonstrated strong initiative and self-motivation. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonabl e accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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  18. Physical Demands : Majority of the time spent on feet, standing in the kitchen ; reach with hands or arms; balance; stoop/bend; talk and hear; may lift up to 50 lbs.
  19. Work Environment: Kitchen environment , with occasional high noise level and varying temperatures; non-slip shoes and shirts required/provided; controlled hair (pulled back); sterile non latex gloves; exposure to refrigerator, freezer, ovens, and dishwashers and other institutional cooking equipment; some exposure to cleaning chemicals. Performance Standards: The person in this position wil l be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district policy on evaluation of classified employees. Approval/Revision Date: October 27, 2022 General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all Snoqualmie Valley School D istrict policies and procedures.