Job Title: Cook 2
Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Central Food Production and the direction of the Technician, the Cook is directly responsible for preparing food in the central food production facility.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Prepare food according recipes and production logs in accordance with HACCP guidelines; makes recipe calculations, weighs ingredients, portions food according to position
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Pan, tray, box and package food items; stores completed packaged recipes for loading and distributing to the schools
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Sweep and mop floors in the assigned production area, assists in dish room and pot and pan
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Assist with the general cleaning of kitchen and employee's break area
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Organize and cleans storage areas utilizing FIFO method of product rotation
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Operate and cleans equipment, carts, racks and tools in the assigned production
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Serve as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services
- Serve as a team member of the Production Department team
- Cook 2 is responsible for making minor recipe calculations.
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Prepare modified meal food items utilizing appropriate cooking equipment and tools, ensuring that foods are suitable for the student with special needs
Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Frequent
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- Lifting of 10 lbs
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Carrying up to 25 feet of 10 lbs
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Bending and Twisting at the waist
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Standing
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Repetitive handling/ grasping and fine finger manipulation
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Reaching
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Rotation of head/neck
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Flexion
Occasional- -
- Lifting of 10-20 lbs
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Carrying up to 25 feet of 20 lbs
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Pushing/Pulling up to 50 feet of 10-20 lbs
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Walking
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- Lifting of 20-50 lbs
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Carrying up to 25 feet of 20-50 lbs
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Pushing/Pulling up to 50 feet of 20-50 lbs
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Climbing/Balancing, Kneeling, Crouching, Forceful Gripping
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Exposure to Odors, fumes, gases and chemicals (cleaning solutions)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
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Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
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Ability to perform as an effective team player
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Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
- Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
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Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
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Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
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Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
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Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
