Assistant Cook Manager

North Andover Public Schools•North Andover, MA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant to the Cook/Manager who manages a commissary and/or standalone school lunch kitchen in a school district that serves meals and ala carte foods to children and adults in accordance with federal regulations. The Assistant Cook must be able to perform all related duties assigned to the Cook/Manager in the event of an absence. The Assistant Cook works under the direction of the Cook/Manager and under the general direction of the Director of Food Services.

Requirements

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of large quantity food preparation, menu planning, equipment care, sanitary food handling and storage
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
Ability to train personnel
Ability to keep records and prepare reports
Ability to maintain good personal relations with children and adults
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Initiative
Neat personal appearance
Tact
Good judgement
Courtesy
Resourcefulness
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Employee should have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, students, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as well as compute rates.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in routine situations.
ServSafe certification & Allergen Awareness Professional standards final rule 2015 (HHFKA 2010).

Nice To Haves

Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates school food service program by preparing, cooking and serving meals for all kitchen sites as assigned.
Working knowledge of food and nutrition as it relates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs
Organizes daily menu
Prepares production records, sanitation logs, temperature logs, satellite records and other reports as required
Prepares foods of large quantity with attention to economy and efficiency of kitchen
Orders foods, receives foods, inspects foods and assumes responsibility of the preservation of foods and other supplies
Distributes supplies and maintains inventories and related records
Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner
Operates POS system and completes daily deposit
Assists with training and the supervision of cafeteria utility workers and other student workers.
Assists in the selection of school lunch personnel when needed
Maintains approved standards of sanitation per local board of health and state requirements
Makes recommendations for maintenance of and additions to equipment and kitchen/cafeteria
Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, public, parents and students to promote a positive kitchen/cafeteria atmosphere
Participate in training activities related to job description to include continuing education pertaining to school lunch regulations
Performs related work, as required and/or assigned by the Food Service Director and/or the Cook/Manager