Cook II - 6 Hr/Day

Junction City Sd 69•Junction City, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Cook, this position assists in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
At least three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to successfully and appropriately work with students, staff, parents, and community members.
Ability to communicate fluently, verbally, and in writing in English.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions, safety rules, and operating instructions.
Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students and staff.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and volume.
Ability to perform basic math skills involving monetary units.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet software, and word processing software.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and Oregon Food Handler card prior to work.
Bloodborne pathogen training, and blood spill training to be provided at the start of each school year.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a food services position strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant Board policies, administrative regulations, and building rules.
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
Work independently and cooperatively in teams with other staff members and students.
Prepare some menu items.
Assist in setup and serving of meals.
Assist in cleaning and storing equipment and materials.
Perform cleaning and/or washing of dishes, pans, equipment, and other related materials.
Ability to substitute in the Head Cook position when they are absent.
Attend staff meetings, as required.
Attend in-service and workshop trainings; applying training to responsibilities.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours, as required.
Serves student meals according to directions given as to prescribed portions.
Assists in maintaining reports and records.
Prepares food for the following day, as necessary.
Ensures a safe and clean work area.
Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
Knows and follows all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
Sets up, cleans, and stores equipment used to serve food.
Operates kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc. while maintaining sanitary specifications.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to the Head Cook.
Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.
Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Assist the Head Cook in the preparation of the main menu and other related items.
Assist in ordering the menu and other related items.
Arrange for proper food storage and assist in receiving supply deliveries.
Checks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being maintained before serving.
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.