Cook 2 (2026-2027 School Year)
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 pan, tray, box, and package food items, store completed packaged recipes, and clean assigned production areas. Additionally, the Cook will assist with general kitchen cleaning, organize and clean storage areas using FIFO, and operate and clean equipment. This position may require serving as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services and acting as a team member of the Production Department. A key responsibility is preparing modified meal food items for students with special needs. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment.
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
- Must attend a Food Safety Basics class within 6 months of employment
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
- Make 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
