Assistant Cook (#340) Hays High School

USD 489•Hays, KS

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in food preparation, serving, and clean-up within the school nutrition services. Responsibilities include preparing lunch items, setting up the choice line, serving food, acting as a runner, performing dishwashing duties, and general kitchen cleaning and food put away. The role requires the ability to follow directions, adapt to new situations, and maintain personal hygiene. The position is part-time, working 2-4 hours per day, nine months per year, Monday through Friday, with school holidays off. The kitchen environment is well-lighted and ventilated, though it can be hot during certain times of the year. The role involves standing for extended periods and lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The Assistant Cook is responsible to the Base/Satellite Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English.
Must be able to do simple arithmetic.
Must be able to follow oral and written direction.
Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are desirable.
Ability to lift objects of 25 pounds.
Must be neat in appearance, clean, have good personal hygiene habits.
Must wear appropriate clothing, hairnet and comfortable appropriate shoes.
A health certificate is required stating healthy status and TB test or chest x-ray.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
References required.

Responsibilities

Assist in food preparation, serving & clean up.
Assist in preparation of lunch (Usually items such as potato products, salad, vegetables, fruits, etc.)
Help set up the choice line.
During serving time, help serve, act as runner, or have duties in dishwashing area, including pot and pan washing, and dish machine duties.
Help with general put away of food and general cleaning of kitchen.