Cook / Baker

Carson City School District•Carson City, NV

36d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform skilled, large quantity cooking and baking in the preparation of main dishes, vegetables, sauces, gravies, breads, desserts and other items; to serve food to students and staff; to maintain kitchen and serving areas in a clean and orderly condition; and to perform related work as required. Bilingual preferred. Experience or training preferred: Knowledge of: Principles and methods of food services preparation, serving and storage; care and use of standard cafeteria appliances and utensils; sanitation and safety procedures related to cafeterias, particularly food preparation, serving and storage; techniques of baking and front burner cooking; basic math and weights and measures; basic nutritional standards; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: Bake or cook a variety of foods; prepare an entrée for a large number of customers; serve students efficiently, observing sanitation standards; prepare individual salads and meals; maintain standards of nutrition and food quality; observe and subscribe to time limitations; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position: A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed above. The Cook/Baker class is skilled in food services. Positions in this class receive specific direction relative to menu and quantity of foods; however, the incumbent makes choices in the application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents use recipes to cook and bake a variety of foods. They maintain appropriate kitchen sanitation and adhere to strict deadlines. Incumbents often act as resource persons for student workers and are involved in training of new employees.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the equivalent is preferred
Completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed below
Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test
Possession of a valid driver's license card issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card
Must be able to secure a Food Protection Manager Certification
Knowledge of: Principles and methods of food services preparation, serving and storage; care and use of standard cafeteria appliances and utensils; sanitation and safety procedures related to cafeterias, particularly food preparation, serving and storage; techniques of baking and front burner cooking; basic math and weights and measures; basic nutritional standards; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to: Bake or cook a variety of foods; prepare an entrée for a large number of customers; serve students efficiently, observing sanitation standards; prepare individual salads and meals; maintain standards of nutrition and food quality; observe and subscribe to time limitations; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Measures, weighs, and mixes ingredients
Increases and breaks down recipes to produce specified quantity of food
Checks foods for taste and appearance
Prepares salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and entrée items having several ingredients
Mixes spices and ingredients to produce desired taste, texture and color
Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables
Slices and grates vegetables, fruits, meats and cheese
Assembles finished food products
Dishes and pans food for serving
Serves on serving line
Maintains kitchen sanitation
Cleans and stores cafeteria equipment and food supplies
Stores and utilizes leftovers
Operates ovens, steam tables and other food service equipment
Operates a variety of utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, steamers, grinders and slicers
Operates dishwasher and washes trays, utensils and other service equipment
Keeps accurate records of quantities used and ingredients needed in accordance with menus
Assists and instructs helpers or new personnel in methods and procedures of tasks assigned
Tests new recipes and makes appropriate recommendations
Places stock in pantry, refrigerators and freezers
Rotates food stock
Keeps pantry, refrigerators and freezers clean
Modifies menus to ensure that foods served are economical and nutritionally balanced
Counts monies and lunch tickets
May function as Cafeteria Manager in his/her absence or as instructed
Works with cash registers or Point of Sale (POS) technology
May be required to drive from school to school
Must be able to collaborate with other staff members and students in a positive, friendly and approachable manner
Perform related work as required