Cook Full Time [Starts at 20.76/hr plus benefits]

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include assisting with the production coordination of the areas assigned, work closely with the manager and the production chief on forecasting food production, setting work schedules to assure task completion at designated times, assuming the role of Production Chief when needed, and providing leadership in maintaining an efficient, clean, and pleasant kitchen/serving environment. Assists in the preparation of food and service of quality meals to students and staff, the storage of food, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, assists with the dish machine and manual dishwashing, and provides superior customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
Knowledge of safe food handling.
Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
Excellent organization skills demonstrated, and the ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience, minimum of 3-5 years of food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
Assist with the completion of required reports.
Ensure work processes are completed at scheduled times.
Ensure food products are properly prepared and attractively served.
Oversee and direct sanitation procedures.
Assist in training and identifying training needs of kitchen staff.
Work with and understanding a diverse student population.
Serve as a positive role model.
Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
Support excellent service initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline.
Train in all areas within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
Promote customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
Participate in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
Must practice good personal hygiene habits.
Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
Ability to operate the food service equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
Successful completion of Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending Kitchen Assistant Training.
Successful completion of Cook I and Production training and Kitchen Assistant Training.
Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.