Head Cook, Intermediate School
BASIC FUNCTION:
To direct, coordinate and administer the intermediate school (4th & 5th graders) food service program so that the students are served attractive and nutritious meals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MANDATORY:
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High school diploma
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Ability to work with people
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Genuine interest in students, K-12
DESIRABLE:
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Experience as a food service worker
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Experience as a manager.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
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Employed by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
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Reports to the Food Service Director.
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Salary is set by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Education.
TECHNICAL:
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Determines quantity of food that is prepared each day.
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Coordinates the purchasing of all food supplies for the kitchens.
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Checks shipments of orders and commodities.
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Keeps inventories of food, equipment and supplies for the kitchens.
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Uses technology to keep records for food service program.
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Coordinates correct amount of staffing each day.
HUMAN:
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Evaluates food service staff annually.
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Makes work assignments on a daily basis for all kitchen help.
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Works closely with kitchen staff to continually improve the food service program.
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Emphasizes the importance of customer service when working with staff, students and parents.
EDUCATIONAL:
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Provides resource information relating to nutrition or food service for classroom teachers.
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Coordinates scheduling to enhance the instructional program.
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Works with students, staff and parents to blend the food service program into the instructional day.
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Keeps self and staff informed of policies and procedures that impact the food service program.
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Provides constructive criticism when concerns arise about issues in the kitchens.
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Attends food service training programs whenever possible.
SYMBOLIC
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Communicates with vendors and merchants regarding prices and products.
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Communicates with students, parents and staff members about food service program.
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Attends school functions when appropriate.
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Provides snacks, when appropriate, for school clubs, meetings, and organizations.
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Promotes food service program through the school and community.
CULTURAL
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Works with others in the food service program to create a healthy working environment.
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Initiate surveys to students, staff and parents to get feedback on the food service program.
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Emphasize customer service in all areas of food service.
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Model appropriate work habits for other food service employees.
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Share ideas and suggestions with supervisor.
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Maintains positive attitude in all working situations.
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Maintains high standards for all aspects of the food service program.
Benefits:
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Health, Life, and LTD insurance;
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IPERS retirement benefits;
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Personal, Sick Leave allocations
Interested parties may submit classified application from school website: www.scwarriors.org under Parent & Community Center Job Opportunities Classified Application can be filled out online, saved and submitted to Denice Boote [email protected]
Application is also attached to listing.
