Cook

Southeast Polk Community School District • Chicago, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a District Wide Floater Cook. This position is responsible for performing assigned tasks including food preparation, serving, clean-up, and scanning to meet or exceed customer expectations, while upholding the mission, vision, and core values of the District and the Food & Nutrition Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification and complete New Manager Training within the first six-months to one year of employment.
• Ability to perform basic clerical skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Ability to provide work direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a group of individuals in the successful completion of tasks and meeting of goals.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and public.
• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to operate a motor vehicle and other food preparation and cleaning tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer two years quantity cooking experience.
• Experience in the supervision of school food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per written menu or other assignments using standardized recipes or manufacturer's instructions using food preparation principles for quality and food safety.
• Complete production records for menu items prepared in a timely fashion as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Calculate food and supplies needed for assigned area and give order to the Head Cook.
• Serve food following portion control instructions of Head Cook, CN Labels and/or standardized recipes.
• Perform cleaning assignments following HACCP SOPs and as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment following manufacturer's instructions or as instructed by the Head Cook.
• Follow federal and state guidelines for serving reimbursable meals.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED