Head Cook

Junction City Sd 69 • Junction City, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Food Services Director, this position assists in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment. The Head Cook directs the kitchen staff and is the liaison to the Food Services Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• At least three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate fluently, verbally, and in writing in English.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students and staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and volume.
• Ability to perform basic math skills involving monetary units.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet software, and word processing software.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and Oregon Food Handler card prior to work.
• Bloodborne pathogen training, and blood spill training to be provided at the start of each school year.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a food services position strongly preferred.
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to successfully and appropriately work with students, staff, parents, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant Board policies, administrative regulations, and building rules.
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
• Work independently and cooperatively in teams with other staff members and students.
• Prepare some menu items.
• Assist in setup and serving of meals.
• Assist in cleaning and storing equipment and materials.
• Perform cleaning and/or washing of dishes, pans, equipment, and other related materials.
• Attend staff meetings, as required.
• Attend in-service and workshop trainings; applying training to responsibilities.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours, as required.
• Serves student meals according to directions given as to prescribed portions.
• Prepares food for the following day, as necessary.
• Assists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served.
• Ensures a safe and clean work area.
• Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
• Knows and follows all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Sets up, cleans, and stores equipment used to serve food.
• Operates kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc. while maintaining sanitary specifications.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to the Food Services Director or Head Custodian.
• Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in ordering the menu and other related items.
• Assist in maintaining reports and records.
• Operate equipment, as appropriate.
• Follow the District daily menu plan, order and prepare food and serve to students and adults.
• Keep all documents (labels, reports, records) as directed by the Food Services Director.
• Help arrange schedules and work routines of kitchen staff members.
• Supervising cleaning of dishes and equipment.
• Arrange for proper food storage and assist in receiving supply deliveries.
• Checks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being maintained before serving.
• Checks freezers, refrigerators, and dishwashers ensuring prospering operating temperature is maintained and sanitation standards upheld.
• Train new kitchen staff members.
• Responsible for end of day reconciliation and depositing money.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED