Nutrition Services Assistant (Cook) 8hr

Joliet Public Schools District 86•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor and /or Assistant Unit Supervisor, the Food Service Assistant must be efficient in the preparation of high-quality meals for District #86 students and staff and affiliated organizations. This will include preparation and cooking of meals, packing meals for transport, serving meals to junior high school students and staff, cashier duty, dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and catering as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED program.
Must have a minimum of one year production experience in a high-volume institutional or commercial food service operation.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of high-volume Institutional food service recipes and production methods.
Understanding of and ability to properly operate all appropriate kitchen equipment.
Fluent in Reading, Writing, and Speaking English
Must either hold a current Will County sanitation certificate or be able to obtain such, within one year of employment.
Must be able to physically perform all duties associated with the position.
Must be able to work efficiently and cooperatively with a wide variety of people.

Responsibilities

Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
Practices safety precaution measures in all phases of food service operation.
Exhibits knowledge of operating all equipment, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
Exhibits willingness to work in any situation.
Preparation and cooking of all pertinent food products required for: Junior High Students Elementary Students District Faculty Contract Accounts
Prepares meals for individual service and packs them in insulated food transporters for delivery to elementary schools.
Preparation and service of catered events within the district.
Follows all recipe and production procedures as instructed to ensure the highest quality product.
Follows all mandated procedures to ensure safe handling of food products.
Serves meals to junior high students, faculty, and staff in the school cafeteria.
Assumes cashier duties as assigned, following procedures for proper distribution of Type A meals, ensuring proper accounting of various meal categories.
Maintains proper sanitary conditions in production and serving areas as instructed.
Any cleaning as directed to include, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, sweeping and wet mopping as necessary.
Heavy lifting, bending, and prolonged periods of standing are required.
Must be able to work in extreme conditions and able to withstand temperature fluctuations.
Must be able to work cohesively and communicate effectively under stressful conditions.
Maintains positive customer relations with students, faculty, and staff.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services and/or designee.