Food Service Assistant Cook

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Assistant Cook is to plan, coordinate, and assist in supervising the activities and operations of the kitchen; prepare large quantities of food items;and to assist in the development and control of food service budget for assigned operations. Provides for efficient and effective day to day operations of food service activities.

Requirements

• Possess an A.A. degree in food related field such as nutrition, commercial foods, culinary arts or a high school diploma and/or five (5) years related experience.
• Current food handling permit required.
• Willingness for continuous growth and skill development.
• Experience with the use of a computer.
• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to lead food service workers.
• Maintains an attitude of flexibility when dealing with teammates, students and building staff.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state health food regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the security of foods and supplies, along with checking that all equipment is in working condition and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs are needed.
• Plans, prepares and serves food, as well as balanced meal counts.
• Prepares food to be of consistent quality by using standardized recipes.
• Cashier at service times
• Meets and follows all current sanitation and food safety standards and regulations.
• Supervises student meal service to insure that all regulatory requirements are met.
• Responsible for meals being served on time and never delayed due to incomplete preparation activities.
• Estimates, purchases and maintains inventory of all foods, supplies, and equipment.
• Receives all deliveries, verify invoices, receipts and bills and submits to General Manager.after checking them for accuracy.
• Seeks feedback on food service operations from students, building staff, parents, and community to continually improve the food service program.
• Produce and maintain production reports.
• Attend in service meetings as required.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.
• Other job duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or General Manager

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• 180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
• 260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree