Cook, Food & Nutrition Services

High Tech High • San Diego, CA

106d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation, cooking, distribution, and packaging of food items at the central kitchen for distribution to school sites; the cook maintains production and serving areas, tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D.
• Minimum of 1 year of food service experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Food Handlers Permit.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Basic computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
• Basic customer service and public relations skills.
• Intermediate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare (wash, process, assemble, portion, cool) cook, bake, package, store and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner according to specifications, assuring quality and quantity of foods prepared.
• Accurately read and utilize standardized recipes.
• Understand and interpret the standardized recipes.
• Set up work and serving areas according to the daily menu.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters, tables, food containers and other equipment; clean and store utensils, trays, and other food services equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment and tools including mixers, slicers, processors, convection and combi ovens, tilt skillets, grills, chillers, warmers, coolers and freezers, as well as smallwares.
• Pack and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards.
• Read, accurately complete and maintain routine records and counts as required including production records, time and temperature recording, transport records, and computerized food and beverage sales transactions.
• Follow assigned cleaning responsibilities to maintain a clean working environment, including but not limited to: sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash bags and disposing of in dumpster, and general restroom cleaning as directed.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of kitchen and garbage dumpster.
• Assist in preparing and serving food for special events such as meetings, banquets, parties, etc.
• Attend a variety of meetings and in-service professional development training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Framework, Step 1, Range: $20.00 - $24.38. Salary is commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED