The Assistant Chief Cook position at Jacob L. Devers K-8 involves supporting the Chief Cook in preparing and serving school meals according to recipes and food safety standards.
Qualifications include at least one year of food service experience, strong communication skills, physical ability to perform job duties, and a valid High School diploma. Certification as a Food Manager or passing the ServSafe exam within 60 days of promotion is required, along with background clearances and training certificates.
Primary duties include operating kitchen equipment, supervising staff, ensuring food quality and safety, managing food costs, maintaining cleanliness, handling inventory and ordering supplies, training employees, and performing administrative tasks such as reporting and communication. In the absence of the Chief Cook, the Assistant assumes leadership of cafeteria operations.