Cook/Prep/Baker

South Burlington School DistrictSouth Burlington, VT
Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of a supervisor and consistent with department protocols and standards, assists in the preparation and serving of quality food to students and staff in a quick and pleasant manner. Assists in the clean-up process and cooperates with others to maintain district safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. May assist with cash handling duties.

Requirements

  • Follows the standards for the safe preparation, serving, and storage of foods and related equipment.
  • Follows the guidelines for nutritional sources, meal components, portion size, special dietary needs, food-related allergens, and the guidelines for free and reduced meals.
  • Recognizes food quality and usability.
  • Reads labels, other information for ingredients, and specifications for food preparation.
  • Using tested, uniform recipes, prepares baked items, cooked items, and other food according to a planned, approved menu.
  • Ensures that the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance, before it is served.
  • Prepares food, serves meals, and maintains kitchen and food in accordance with local and state health department rules and school standards.
  • Observes proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures in all aspects of daily duties.
  • Sets up and breaks down serving lines (e.g., hot foods, salad bar, and a la carte).
  • Records all food requisitions from the storeroom.
  • Demonstrates the correct methods for operating all food service equipment, knife/utensil safety, and lifting techniques.
  • Assists with the daily cleaning of all dishes, trays, kitchen equipment, and work areas in accordance with department standards.
  • Keeps facilities picked up, hazard free, and in cooperation with others to maintain a safe environment.
  • Contributes to an environment that promotes wise nutrition choices.
  • Interacts positively with students, staff, and others in offering vs. serving situations.
  • May operate a cash register and/or performs other payment related tasks such as collecting tickets and money and making change.
  • Remains current on job related knowledge, including but not limited to: sanitation, food borne illness, food contamination, cooking and holding temperatures (safe food handling).
  • May attend training.

Responsibilities

  • Follows the standards for the safe preparation, serving, and storage of foods and related equipment.
  • Follows the guidelines for nutritional sources, meal components, portion size, special dietary needs, food-related allergens, and the guidelines for free and reduced meals.
  • Recognizes food quality and usability.
  • Reads labels, other information for ingredients, and specifications for food preparation.
  • Using tested, uniform recipes, prepares baked items, cooked items, and other food according to a planned, approved menu.
  • Ensures that the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance, before it is served.
  • Prepares food, serves meals, and maintains kitchen and food in accordance with local and state health department rules and school standards.
  • Observes proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures in all aspects of daily duties.
  • Sets up and breaks down serving lines (e.g., hot foods, salad bar, and a la carte).
  • Records all food requisitions from the storeroom.
  • Demonstrates the correct methods for operating all food service equipment, knife/utensil safety, and lifting techniques.
  • Assists with the daily cleaning of all dishes, trays, kitchen equipment, and work areas in accordance with department standards.
  • Keeps facilities picked up, hazard free, and in cooperation with others to maintain a safe environment.
  • Contributes to an environment that promotes wise nutrition choices.
  • Interacts positively with students, staff, and others in offering vs. serving situations.
  • May operate a cash register and/or performs other payment related tasks such as collecting tickets and money and making change.
  • Remains current on job related knowledge, including but not limited to: sanitation, food borne illness, food contamination, cooking and holding temperatures (safe food handling).
  • May attend training.
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