Assistant Cook (#177)- Hays Middle School

USD 489 • Hays, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Cook will assist in food preparation, serving, and clean-up for the Nutrition Services department at Hays Middle School. This role involves preparing various food items, setting up the choice line, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The position is full-time, working approximately 6:30 hours per day, and is a nine-month position per year.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to do simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to follow oral and written direction.
• Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are desirable.
• Ability to lift objects of 25 pounds.
• Must be neat in appearance, clean, have good personal hygiene habits.
• Must wear appropriate clothing, hairnet and comfortable appropriate shoes.
• A health certificate is required stating healthy status and TB test or chest x-ray.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving & clean up.
• Assist in preparation of lunch items such as potato products, salad, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Help set up the choice line.
• During serving time, help serve, act as runner, or have duties in dishwashing area, including pot and pan washing, and dish machine duties.
• Help with general put away of food and general cleaning of kitchen.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Voluntary Vision Materials Coverage available.
• 100% District Paid Basic Life Insurance policy up to $10,000 (age based), Voluntary Life Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (3-1), Identify Theft/Legal Service/Gun Owner Insurance
• Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
• District contribution to Health Saving Account
• KPERS – State of Kansas Retirement
• District contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Seasonal Breaks, Weekends, Holidays Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED