Cook- This is a Pool

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks as assigned by the Lunchroom Manager, related to the safe handling, preparation and service of food in an elementary and secondary lunchroom. Assisting in the preparation of menu items; preparation of vegetables; making sandwiches, salads, entrees etc. Handle cash exchange in the form of the a la carte, vending machines, or point of sale. Operating kitchen and serving equipment such as ovens, warmers, hot and cold serving lines, dish machines, etc. Setting up serving counters and serving food; washing dishes and utensils; and cleaning equipment and areas. This person may act as cashier and may perform more responsible work, such as being in charge of a food serving unit or acting as a temporary substitute for higher level work. This employee also does related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Working steadily in a kitchen where food is prepared in quantity to meet exacting schedules
Operating kitchen and serving equipment
Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Participate in food production
Keep work environment neat and orderly
Maintain good physical condition and personal cleanliness
Work professionally with teams
Read, interpret, and follow recipes and instructions
Write legibly
Work a minimum of one day per work week
Lift 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of menu items
Preparation of vegetables
Making sandwiches, salads, entrees etc
Handle cash exchange in the form of the a la carte, vending machines, or point of sale
Operating kitchen and serving equipment such as ovens, warmers, hot and cold serving lines, dish machines, etc
Setting up serving counters and serving food
Washing dishes and utensils
Cleaning equipment and areas
Act as cashier
Being in charge of a food serving unit
Acting as a temporary substitute for higher level work
Related work as required