Child Nutrition - Cook

Sultan School District•Sultan, WA

44d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to prepare nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff, and to safely store and prepare food, transport food to other school sites, and clean kitchen utensils and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow menus and recipes.
Skill in cooking, preparing, and presenting nutritious and attractive meals.
Knowledge in proper food handling techniques.
Knowledge in food service safety and sanitation.
Knowledge in nutrition.
Skill in maintaining accurate records.
Ability to accurately count and record money.
Ability to order and account for food service items.
Ability to supervise other food service staff.
Ability to supervise student behavior.
Ability to correctly lift heavy objects up to 35 pounds
Ability to maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with students, staff and vendors.
High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience in commercial/institutional food preparation.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis; advanced training in food service may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving food or as a cashier desirable.
Experience working with school-aged children desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepares breakfast and lunch meals for students and staff to provide nutrition for educational achievement; prepares and cooks hot dishes, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and ala carte items; grates cheese, makes dressings, sauces, and handles other food preparation tasks.
Follows correct procedures for the preparation, cooking, holding, and storage of food to ensure sanitation and safety.
May order supplies such as, fruit, vegetables, baked products, meat, paper products, utensils, and other items needed for menus; assesses quantity needs; receives and checks orders.
Cleans and washes kitchen utensils, equipment, pots, pans, and food preparation surfaces to ensure sanitation and safety.
Maintains kitchen safety and security by checking that appliances and lights are off after use, by locking cash box and refrigerator and securing area.
Supervises student helpers as needed; provides guidance, training, and instruction in proper food handling, serving, and sanitation; monitors and corrects student behavior.
Correctly lift up to 35 pounds in various containers (i.e. heavy mixing bowls, cases of food, large pans of unbaked and baked food, cases of canned and fresh vegetables and fruit)
Record of dependability, flexibility, consistent attendance. Must also maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
Serves meals to students and staff, serves appropriate quantities, and presents food attractively.
Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans; cleans and wipes food preparation surfaces, dishwashers, and counters.
Prepares list of next days order for food and supplies.
Assists placing orders and completing inventories in cooperation with the Lead Cook.
May maintain records for free, reduced, and paid meal tickets and cash purchases; counts and deposits money.
May serve as cashier; makes change, counts money, and prepares deposits.
May serve food; serves appropriate quantities and presents food attractively.
Serves as member of food services team for the district, performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position, including coverage of other positions during absences or emergencies.