Summer School Food Service Cook

JOB SUMMARY:

The Summer School Food Service cook oversees preparation, sanitation, clean-up, and safety and security procedures in the assigned kitchen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following. Individual assignments may vary from time to time and task to task and will generally include all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Collaborates with the director/district admin on total oversight of all nutrition programs including but not limited to CACFP and NSLP
• Responsible that the kitchen meets federal, state, and local Health Department regulations and are compliant with established preparation and service methods, including the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Responsible for all inventories of food and non-food items.
• Responsible for all the organization of the coolers, freezers, and storeroom.
• Daily efficient food preparation and service.
• Read recipes, know standard weights and measurements, increase or decrease ingredients
• Serve proper portions of food
• Knowledge of equipment and operation.
• Maintain excellent personal safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work independently.
• Maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, technology, and procedures governing Food Service operations and District Regulations and Procedures.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately to the District Office.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers
• Use technology for communication, presentations, trainings, and workshops
• Continue ongoing professional development as developed in cooperation with the District Office and OSPI Child Nutrition and as required by state and federal regulations.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Must be willing to maintain and update food service abilities by attending workshops, conferences, food shows, and/or in-service programs.
• Ability to complete 10 hours of training annually as required by the USDA.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, pay attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and do basic mathematics such as extrapolations recipes, keeping records, and making reports
• Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job, without the need for constant supervision.
• Maintain the ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift items weighting 40lbs. or less. Stand walk 95% of the workday.
• Working knowledge of USDA meal pattern requirements
• Knowledge of ordering, buying, preparing and serving foods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must attend annual required training and maintain food handler’s permit
• Valid Washington State Health Card (maintained for the duration of this job)
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified membership in WSNA desired
• Membership in SNA
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity
• Education and experience in culinary arts or food service
• Experience in school food service programs