Classification Title: Food Service Worker I
Title: Cook
Calendar: F1, School Days
ESP Salary Schedule: Range 20 Step 1
Hours: 4/Day 20/Week
Location: Wasatch Elementary
*Experienced kitchen substitute worker preferred*
General Purpose
Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff; the cleaning of equipment, utensils, and preparation and serving areas; and the accurate accounting and reporting of federally required measures.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
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Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis, cook the main dishes, bake bread, prepare desserts, salads, etc. using standardized recipes.
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Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays, dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.
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Between meal times, refill and refresh condiment bars, serving lines, etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers, clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.
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Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets, gloves and other required coverings.
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Set up plates and utensils for students.
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Assist in recording the commodities used, production records and other federally required reporting measures.
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Operate various types of institutional food preparation equipment such as slicers, pressure cookers, and other kitchen equipment.
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Track and record the type of meals served to each student and staff, and the amount paid, if appropriate, as they go through the services lines.
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Orient student lunch helpers, as needed.
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Provide exceptional appropriate customer service in the serving of food.
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Operate the dishwasher and maintain the dishwasher area.
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Clean kitchen equipment and entire kitchen and serving area.
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Sweep and mop floors.
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Put away pots, pans, trays and utensils after washing is complete.
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Perform preparation as needed for future meals.
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Perform other duties as assigned, which may include data entry at the Point of Sale.
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Survey student preferences for a la carte sales.
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Reconcile a la carte sales with money received and food items sold.
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Where applicable, prepare food for transport and safe delivery and service of perishable food items.
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Remove kitchen area trash.
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Put away supplies.
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Assist in taking food inventory.
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Perform or assist with major cleaning or seasonal cleaning activities.
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Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
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Cleans sinks.
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May assist with equipment inventory at the end of the school year.
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May wash laundry (towels, clothes).
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Orient student lunch helpers.
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Assist in taking food inventory.
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Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
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May inspect and accept produce and other food items when delivered.
Education and Experience
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A High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Some experience in food preparation.
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Food Handler Permit.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
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This position requires arduous physical effort with moderate hazards and discomforts.
- The physical effort is strenuous and continuous, and the work involves the operation of potentially hazardous equipment as fryers, slicers and pressure cookers.
- The position requires constant standing or walking and requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
- On warm days, the cooking equipment heats the work area to uncomfortably high temperatures.
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Requires moderate mental concentration in preparing foods, adjusting recipes, and in determining preparation times and amounts of food required.
- Timing of preparation steps is extremely important; cooks experience considerable pressure in meeting required times, in avoiding mistakes, and in working at the pace required.
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Involves routine contact with other cooks and with students; interaction with the students requires understanding and interpersonal skills.
