Cook 2 (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Central Food Production and the direction of the Technician, the Cook is directly responsible for preparing food in the central food production facility. This role involves preparing food according to recipes and production logs in accordance with HACCP guidelines, making recipe calculations, weighing ingredients, and portioning food. The Cook will also package food items, store completed recipes, and maintain cleanliness of the production area and equipment. Additionally, the Cook may serve as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services and as a team member of the Production Department. The Cook 2 is responsible for making minor recipe calculations and preparing modified meal food items for students with special needs. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
Must attend a Food Safety Basics class within 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according recipes and production logs in accordance with HACCP guidelines
Makes recipe calculations, weighs ingredients, portions food according to position
Pan, tray, box and package food items
Stores completed packaged recipes for loading and distributing to the schools
Sweep and mop floors in the assigned production area
Assists in dish room and pot and pan
Assist with the general cleaning of kitchen and employee's break area
Organize and cleans storage areas utilizing FIFO method of product rotation
Operate and cleans equipment, carts, racks and tools in the assigned production
Serve as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services
Serve as a team member of the Production Department team
Making minor recipe calculations
Prepare modified meal food items utilizing appropriate cooking equipment and tools, ensuring that foods are suitable for the student with special needs
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.