Cook - Summer Food Program

Port Huron Area School District•Port Huron, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a summer position for a Cook in the Summer Food Program. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing inventory and ordering. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong reading and math skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Cook must also be able to work in a professional and courteous manner with students and staff, and demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment. Certification with SNA and ServSafe® is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Appearance must be clean and professional as described in our Departmental Uniform and Personal Hygiene
Must have adequate reading and mathematical skills to perform the duties of the position.
Must be dependable, enthusiastic and possess a positive attitude.
Must have a reliable means of transportation and a working phone number.
Demonstrated ability to accomplish work duties without supervision.
Must possess the capability to maintain accurate ordering and inventory records.
Must possess the ability to work in a professional/courteous manner with students and staff.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment.
Must be certified with SNA.
Must be ServSafe® certified.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to bend easily at the knees.
Able to stand for up to six hours at a time in order to prepare and serve meals.

Responsibilities

Assure nutritious and attractive meals are prepared and served daily in a friendly and timely manner in accordance with the central menu prepared by the Food & Nutrition Services Director.
Assure proper food handling procedures are followed.
Use standardized recipes to prepare nourishing, flavorful food as directed.
Review menus and plans carefully so food will be ready on time.
Utilizing production records, make written estimate of food supplies needed for the next day as well as that actually are used each day.
Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the food service area.
Maintain all records requested by the Food & Nutrition Services Office.
Complete all food and non-food supply orders.
Attend meetings conducted by the Food & Nutrition Services Director in order to increase knowledge and efficiency.
Attend SNAM conference for training and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.