Assistant (Temporary)

Washougal Sch Dist 112-6•Washougal, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In Washougal, we work together to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who are prepared to make a positive impact. We are seeking highly qualified educators and staff who value inclusive classrooms and are responsive to the needs of all students and families. We celebrate the diversity of our community and invite candidates from all backgrounds to join us in this work. The Cook/Cashier is responsible for cooking and prepping meals served, and cashier duties as assigned.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Utilizing industrial grade food service equipment
Using pertinent software applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Kitchen and cooking experience required
Efficient and quick working skills
Fast learner
Basic math including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Read a variety of manuals
Write documents following prescribed formats
Present information to others
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Methods of quantity cooking
Health standards and hazards
Food safe handling procedures
Meal planning and food purchasing
Managing a high-volume food preparation operation
Working knowledge of computers and related computer programs, including Skyward
Ability to schedule activities
Ability to collate data
Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment
Flexibility to work with others
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals
Ability to work with similar types of data
Ability to utilize job-related equipment
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines for problem solving with data
Setting priorities
Working around children
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Working as part of a team
Job related experience is required
High School diploma or equivalent
Access to reliable personal transportation is required for this position
Pre-employment Proficiency test (Outside culinary department or external applicants only. The seniority of non-culinary in-district applicants will be considered in addition to the test results)
Food Handler’s Certificate
Valid First Aid/CPR Certification
Annual relevant training required
WA State Misconduct Clearance
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

Preps ingredients prior to cooking.
Inspects food items and supplies received to verify quantity and specifications of orders in compliance with mandated health requirements.
Greets students daily and makes sure nutritional and dietary needs are addressed.
Prepare for and set up meal service in cafeterias including utensils and other items necessary for serving students.
Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. displaying, stocking racks, etc.).
Tests prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature to ensure the items are acceptable and ready to serve.
Stocks food, condiments and supplies for maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Works with Lead Cook to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. meal counts, inventory required, etc.) to provide information to management personnel.
Prepares food and beverage items for consumption while meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
Serves food meeting mandated nutritional requirements.
Responds to inquiries of students and staff to provide information and/or direction regarding the selection and price of meal items.
Monitors mandated nutritional requirements for reimbursable meals to meet State/Federal requirements.
Monitors students for food allergies and/or intolerances.
Point of sale contact for student/staff/other meal participation.
Track participation and collect data as required.
Maintains accurate student accounts (e.g. free and reduced meal status, meal count, etc.) for documentation to meet federal, state and administration requirements.
Reconciles transactions (e.g. counting receipts, completing documentation, etc.) to balance accounts adhering to established accounting practices.
Responsible for dish hygiene and assisting with kitchen cleaning.
Responsible for setting up, tending to and cleaning/breaking down sort tables.
Responsible for transporting dirty dishes and trays from the sort tables to the dish room.
Retrieves dishes and other soiled equipment to assist Lead Cooks and Cook/Cashiers with efficiency.
Instructs students on how to sort service ware, table cleaning, use of sort tables, etc.
Cleans dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment.
Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
Breaks down and descales the warewash machine.
Responsible for maintaining chemicals needed to properly clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and serviceware.
Communicate supply needs to the Lead Cook, using standardized procedure.
Learns the various responsibilities and duties of the Lead Cook as it relates to the business aspects of the kitchen and assists with them when needed.
Works with the Lead Cook to maintain adequate inventory for the purpose of completing jobs efficiently within budget guidelines.
Shares responsibility for kitchen cleaning including: utensils, dishes, trays, floors, equipment, and the storage of food preparation areas to maintain sanitary conditions and meet health and safety requirements.
Other relevant duties as assigned within reasonable scope of the position.
Transports dirty dishes and trays from the sort tables to the dish room.
Assists with preparing ingredients prior to cooking.
Assists with verifying quantity and specifications of orders in compliance with mandated health requirements.
Assists with making sure student nutritional and dietary needs are addressed.
Assists with meal service set up in cafeterias including utensils and other items necessary for serving students.
Assists with arranging food and beverage items (e.g. displaying, stocking racks, etc.).
Assists with checking food temperatures prior to serving.
Assists with stocking food, condiments and supplies.
Assists with food storage while maintaining sanitary conditions meeting health and safety requirements for serving and eating areas.
Assists with physical inventories to verify stock and ensure availability of supplies as needed.
Assists with preparing food and beverage items for consumption while meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
Assists with serving food meeting mandated nutritional requirements.
Assists with monitoring mandated nutritional requirements for reimbursable meals to meet State/Federal requirements.
Assists with monitoring students for food allergy and/or intolerances.
Assists with point of sale contact for meal participation.
Assists with tracking participation and collecting data as required.
Assists with maintaining accurate student accounts (e.g. free and reduced meal status, meal count, etc.) for documentation to meet federal, state and administration requirements.
Assists with reconciling transactions (e.g. counting receipts, completing documentation, etc.) to balance accounts adhering to established accounting practices.
Other relevant duties as assigned within reasonable scope of the position.