Cook – White Lake Middle School (8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Oakland Schools•Highland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals. They assist with meal production as directed. The Cook is responsible for maintaining and applying all safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards and practices in all food service areas as required by federal, state, local and district regulations and policies. They assist with daily dishwashing and equipment maintenance. The Cook is responsible for operating the point of sale system. They coordinate and implement sales promotions. They assist in the coordination of events and activities.

Requirements

Perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the ability to work independently of continuous supervision.
Successfully completed the ServSafe Certification Class
Participate in Food & Nutrition Professional Development classes
Knowledgeable of USDA meal patterns required for school breakfast and lunch.
Willing to take Statewide Training Classes
Establish good working relationships with all district employees
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May or must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel to other buildings is required.
Sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma and/or related experience.

Responsibilities

Have knowledge of and maintain food safety practices and apply all state, local, and district regulations and policies
Compile and maintain all appropriate records for federal, state, local health department regulations and reports
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment
Must order, receive, stock, inventory, and transport food and supplies when necessary
Operation of computerized point of sale system
Assist in revenue collection, including deposits, and student record keeping
Monitor reimbursable meal qualification at point of service
Meet and service the needs of students in a timely fashion and maintain a pleasant and welcoming workplace for school staff
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff and management
Knowledge of the HVS Employee Handbook, and HVFSMCC Hand Book, including the Uniform Policy
Other duties as assigned by Director and/or designate.
Assist in the training and support of substitute employees.