COOK @ Early College

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals for Early College High School, following USDA and Canton City Schools recipes and nutritional guidelines. The role includes preparing appealing meals, supporting daily and special-event meal service, safely operating food-service equipment, maintaining food quality and temperatures, and complying with food safety, sanitation, and school meal program requirements. The Cook also completes required records, assists with inventory, provides customer service, and contributes to a professional, cooperative kitchen environment. This position is 7 hours per day for 191 days per year, at Step 1 hourly rate of $18.18. The posting is limited to specified OAPSE 609 bargaining unit members currently employed in Cook positions in the Canton City School District or in positions covered by Civil Service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Civil Service eligibility.
At least one year of experience in food-service preparation.
Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Good physical stamina, including intermittent standing, walking, and lifting.
Pass an FBI/BCI background check.
Ability to read and understand menus and standardized recipes.
Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation procedures.
Experience with correct food-preparation techniques.
Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Familiarity with industry best practices and meal requirements.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Self-motivated and self-directed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food-service environment.
Good customer-service skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork.
Desire to preserve and enhance the reputation of the CCSD Child Nutrition Department and expand offerings to students.
Ability to follow the rules and guidelines established by the Canton City Board of Education.

Responsibilities

Assemble ingredients for menus and recipes, following USDA and CCSD recipes as written; recipe changes require approval from the Child Nutrition Supervisor.
Prepare meals that are appealing in smell, taste, and appearance.
Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager on daily meal preparation and special-event or special-occasion menus.
Operate food-service equipment and preparation tools safely and as intended.
Set up and maintain the serving line, replenish food as needed, and monitor food quality and temperature during service.
Label stored food items properly and store them at appropriate temperatures.
Assist with inventory and communicate items that need to be reordered.
Clean and sanitize kitchen preparation areas, food-service equipment, and cafeteria areas as needed, following safety and sanitation standards.
Complete required daily paperwork, which may include production sheets, inventory, meal counts, and temperature logs.
Work other scheduled times during employee absences or when needed to support kitchen operations.
Provide positive customer service to students, staff, and community patrons; respond promptly to complaints, answer questions, and suggest healthy food options.
Follow food safety standards and guidelines established by the Canton City Health Department and Ohio Department of Education, and maintain required food-safety training.
Follow National School Lunch and Breakfast guidelines established by the USDA and Ohio Department of Education, and complete required training or professional development.
Maintain student academic and behavioral standards set by the Board of Education and act professionally and respectfully.
Cooperate with others, work as part of a team, and help create a pleasant working environment for Canton City Child Nutrition employees.