Child Nutrition Cook - Mesa High School

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for pre-planning work and preparing quantity food products needed daily according to menus. The role involves ensuring the quality and appearance of food, maintaining the economic operation of the cook's area, and using and cleaning equipment. The cook will also delegate work assignments, train and direct cafeteria employees, and participate in workshops and seminars. Regular and on-time attendance is required. Applicants must be aware that drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to employment or during the first 3 months of the probationary period for this safety-sensitive position. Confirmed positive tests will result in ineligibility for employment.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
One year experience in quantity food production
Some school food service experience
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to take direction from kitchen manager
Ability to calculate recipe conversions

Nice To Haves

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to oversee other adults and student employees

Responsibilities

Preplan work and prepare products needed daily according to menus
Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance
Maintain economic operation of cook’s area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Regular and on-time attendance required
Train and direct cafeteria employees
Test new recipes and products
Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools