Food & Nutrition Services Cook/Baker @ Ygnacio Valley High #4102

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

18h•$358•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the job of the Food & Nutrition Services Cook/Baker is to prepare and cook items following prescribed menu, while maintaining proper food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols and record keeping. The Cook/Baker has good knowledge of methods of large-scale cooking and baking, including the use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils, and cleaning materials and sanitation procedures with specific responsibilities for preparing food, cooking and distributing food and supplies; preparing food for transport; maintains kitchen in a safe and sanitary condition and guiding assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions. The Cook/Baker must plan work efficiently for the economic use of food and supplies and equipment, follow written and oral instructions, and use basic math to adjust and execute recipes.

Requirements

Perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Adhere to production processes
Communicate effectively with other
Guide and mentor other staff
Completing tasks in a timely manner.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Operate standard office equipment and commercial kitchen equipment
Pertinent software applications
Applying assessment instruments
Understand and perform scale reading
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios.
Understanding of the Culinary Arts
Understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions
Knowledge of Production kitchen operation
Quantity food preparation and handling
Food Safety practices and procedures
Methods of quantity cooking
Knowledge in scale reading
Food Production timelines
Health standards and hazards
Ability to be flexible within a variety of circumstances.
Operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
Work with a variety of individuals
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Working as part of a team
Adapting to changing work priorities
Meeting deadlines and schedules
Organizing tasks
Working with frequent interruptions
Generate standardized recipes using computer
Working under general supervision using standardized routines
Continue to professionally grow and learn in order to positively impact the organization's services.
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

A valid California Driver's License
CA ServSafe Certification
Job related experience with increase levels of responsibility

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks/bakes large-scale meals for the purpose of serving food to students and adults.
Prepares foods using approved methods of preparation and quantity recipes for the purpose of maximizing efficiency, standardizing product, and complying with nutritional requirements.
Adjusts recipes, using basic math skills for the purpose of optimal scheduled meal distribution.
Estimates quantity of food needed to meet menu requirements for the purpose of ensuring sufficient supply, maximizing product usage and minimizing food waste.
Ensures food preparation and serving areas meet acceptable cleanliness and sanitary standards for the purpose of meeting health requirements.
Supports assigned personnel for the purpose of assisting them in food preparation and serving functions in a safe and efficient manner
Cleans kitchen, utensils, dishes, equipment, storage, food preparation, dining areas and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
May function as the Food & Nutrition Services Lead Worker when required.
Assists in the storage and care of foods, supplies and equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.