Cook II

Mead WA•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager. Within this general framework, specific duties will vary. The Cook II position is responsible for preparing and serving food for meal service, operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, completing production records, preparing service areas, and ensuring efficient customer flow. The role also involves maintaining a safe and healthy environment, assisting other employees, putting away stock, washing dishes, and performing other food and nutrition-related duties as assigned. The position requires adherence to safe food handling practices, HACCP standards, program procedures, and health department regulations. Effective communication, confidentiality, and ethical behavior are also essential.

Requirements

Must possess a current Washington State Food Worker Card.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have current Level 1 School Nutrition Association certification within 3 months of employment.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Knowledge of and ability to apply basic child nutrition guidelines and requirements.
Must be able to serve food across serving area.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.
Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials and safe work practices.
Must be able to read, write and perform accurate mathematics for keeping records and reports.
Must have ability to get along with students, co-workers, and district staff.
Must maintain continuing education requirements to meet USDA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in commercial food service desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food for meal service utilizing safe food handling practices and program procedures.
Operates, cleans and maintains kitchen equipment safely.
Accurately completes production records using department software.
Prepares service areas for service.
Accurately use various computer systems necessary to complete job duties.
Ensure that customers are able to move through serving lines with speed and efficiency.
Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment in the cafeteria and kitchen.
Assists other employees in preparing for meal service and cleaning of kitchen area.
Assist in putting stock away.
Able to fill in for Assistant Kitchen Manager, or Kitchen Manager, if requested.
Wash dishes, pots and pans and be able to safely operate and clean dishwasher.
Assist with other food and nutrition related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
Ensure safe food handling, preparation and cleaning according to HACCP standards, program procedures and health department regulations.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Communicates effectively, positively and professionally with administration, staff and students in oral and written form.
Maintains confidentiality and displays ethical behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Cashier for meal service ensuring program standards are met.