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About The Position
Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting. Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness. Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen. Other food service personnel will assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the head cook. Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the food service director and the assistant superintendent for business. Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities. Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly. Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition. Be punctual and dependable. Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers. Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment. Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible. Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others. Head cook will be directly responsible to food service director. The head cook will plan, assign and review the work of the cooks and cooks will accept her directions and comply with them. Use good judgment, be courteous and tactful. Personal Hygiene Requirements: Bathe daily and always wear a clean uniform. Keep fingernails short and clean. Do not use artificial nails or nail polish. Jewelry should not be worn. Wedding bands are permitted. Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water. Always wash hands after using the restroom. Always wear a hair net. Use clean gloves when serving and during as much preparation as possible. No smoking. Do not chew gum when preparing or serving food. Protect open sores with bandages and gloves, if applicable. Don’t work when you are sick.
Requirements
- Must be physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff
- Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness
- Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen
- Assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the head cook
- Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the food service director and the assistant superintendent for business
- Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities
- Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly
- Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition
- Be punctual and dependable
- Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers
- Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment
- Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible
- Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others
- Plan, assign and review the work of the cooks and cooks will accept her directions and comply with them
- Use good judgment, be courteous and tactful
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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