Baker

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

Under the general direction of a supervisor and in accordance with department protocols and standards, the Cook/Prep/Baker assists with preparing and serving quality food to students and staff in a quick and pleasant manner. The role also supports cleanup and works cooperatively with others to maintain district safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. Cash-handling duties may be assigned. The position prepares, cooks, and bakes foods according to planned, approved menus and tested, uniform recipes; checks finished food for quality, flavor, and appearance; and serves meals in accordance with health department rules and school standards. It also involves operating and caring for food-service equipment, maintaining clean and hazard-free work areas, recording production quantities and temperatures, and supporting positive interactions with students and staff. Work may be assigned at one or multiple locations, including floating between locations according to district needs.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of safe food preparation, serving, storage, and food-service equipment standards.
Ability to recognize food quality and usability and follow ingredient labels and food-preparation specifications.
Ability to operate food-service equipment and use safe knife, utensil, and lifting techniques.
Ability to follow safety, hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and School Board policies.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
Neat, clean, and appropriately dressed appearance.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and bake foods using tested, uniform recipes and planned, approved menus.
Follow standards for the safe preparation, serving, and storage of food and related equipment.
Understand nutrition sources, meal components, portion sizes, special dietary needs, food allergens, and free and reduced meal guidelines.
Recognize food quality and usability, and read ingredient labels and preparation specifications.
Ensure finished food is of good quality, flavor, and appearance before serving.
Prepare and serve meals and maintain kitchen and food in accordance with local and state health department rules and school standards.
Follow safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures throughout daily duties.
Set up and break down serving lines, including hot-food, salad-bar, and à la carte stations.
Record production quantities and temperatures on daily records.
Operate food-service equipment correctly and use safe knife, utensil, and lifting techniques.
Assist with daily cleaning of dishes, trays, kitchen equipment, and work areas according to department standards.
Keep facilities orderly and free of hazards, cooperating with others to maintain a safe environment.
Promote wise nutrition choices and interact positively with students, staff, and others in offering and serving situations.
May operate a cash register; collect tickets or money, make change, count money, and complete cash-related reports.
Remain current on job-related knowledge, including sanitation, foodborne illness, food contamination, cooking and holding temperatures, and safe food handling.
May attend training and perform other duties as assigned.
Work safely and responsibly, maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately dressed appearance, and collaborate with the team.
Perform duties with awareness of district requirements and School Board policies, maintain regular attendance, and work at one or more locations as district needs require.