Assistant Food Service Manager/Assistant Cook
About The Position
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Food Service Assistant Manager/Cook QUALIFICATIONS: Illinois Manager's Sanitation Certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health or required obtain within 30 days of employee's starting date Current Illinois Driver's License REPORTS TO: Director of Food Service JOB GOALS: To assist in providing a well-organized, efficient cafeteria in which students can enjoy the food and nutritional services provided. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES): Prepares and serves food to students and staff with reasonable speed and accuracy. Follows standardized recipes and reports discrepancies to the Director of Food Service. Operates food service equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Washes and sanitizes food service equipment and utensils as needed. Keeps food production, storage, and service areas clean and sanitary. Refers to Manager/Head Cook for the correct portion sizes, temperature, composition, and appearance of menu items. Maintains high quality of food and service and informs the Director of Food Service of any deficiencies. Assists in conducting food, supply, and equipment inventories Maintains cheerful disposition & positive attitude while preparing and serving food to students and staff. Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Demonstrates a willingness to improve skills. Works as a member of the school food service team. Operate point of sale system/cash register Assists with other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Experience in the food service industry preferred. Experience as head cook preferred. Experience with the National School Lunch Program preferred. EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Requirements
- Illinois Manager's Sanitation Certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health or required obtain within 30 days of employee's starting date
- Current Illinois Driver's License
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the food service industry preferred.
- Experience as head cook preferred.
- Experience with the National School Lunch Program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and serves food to students and staff with reasonable speed and accuracy.
- Follows standardized recipes and reports discrepancies to the Director of Food Service.
- Operates food service equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Washes and sanitizes food service equipment and utensils as needed.
- Keeps food production, storage, and service areas clean and sanitary.
- Refers to Manager/Head Cook for the correct portion sizes, temperature, composition, and appearance of menu items.
- Maintains high quality of food and service and informs the Director of Food Service of any deficiencies.
- Assists in conducting food, supply, and equipment inventories
- Maintains cheerful disposition & positive attitude while preparing and serving food to students and staff.
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrates a willingness to improve skills.
- Works as a member of the school food service team.
- Operate point of sale system/cash register
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
