Food Service High School Cook (Centennial)

Peoria Unified School District•Peoria, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria. Essential Functions: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following: Works closely with the manager regarding how much to prepare, how much to pull from the freezer and when, and any necessary advance preparation. Reads through the recipe to ensure recipe is being followed. Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Read and calculate recipes, and cut, chop, measure and prepare foods, food products and related items accordingly. Responsible for preparing and cooking of the entrees and accompanying vegetables. Responsible for preparing, cooking, and cooling foods for shipment to other elementary schools. Prepares the serving line, fruit and vegetable bar, condiments, and beverages. Serves or cashiers during meal times and assists customers. Completes daily temperature log and production worksheets. Provides back up with preparing deposit and reconciling end of day paperwork. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, food trays, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Mops, uses the autoscrubber and takes out trash. Breaks down tables after service. Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area. Assists with receiving deliveries, pulling food for preparation, rotating food and supply inventory and completing monthly inventories. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience preferred; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit
Must be able to obtain Peoria USD Cook Safety Certificate

Nice To Haves

May be required to work outside normal working hours
May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license

Responsibilities

Works closely with the manager regarding how much to prepare, how much to pull from the freezer and when, and any necessary advance preparation.
Reads through the recipe to ensure recipe is being followed.
Performs a variety of food preparation tasks.
Read and calculate recipes, and cut, chop, measure and prepare foods, food products and related items accordingly.
Responsible for preparing and cooking of the entrees and accompanying vegetables.
Responsible for preparing, cooking, and cooling foods for shipment to other elementary schools.
Prepares the serving line, fruit and vegetable bar, condiments, and beverages.
Serves or cashiers during meal times and assists customers.
Completes daily temperature log and production worksheets.
Provides back up with preparing deposit and reconciling end of day paperwork.
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, food trays, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas.
Mops, uses the autoscrubber and takes out trash.
Breaks down tables after service.
Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
Assists with receiving deliveries, pulling food for preparation, rotating food and supply inventory and completing monthly inventories.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.