Assistant Cook (#1283) Felten Elementary

USD 489 • Hays, KS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Cook assists with food preparation, serving, and cleanup at Felten Elementary School. Duties include helping prepare lunch items such as potato products, salads, vegetables, and fruits; setting up the choice line; and assisting during meal service by serving food, running items, or working in the dishwashing area. The role also helps put away food and clean the kitchen.

This position works 3.6 hours per day, Monday through Friday except for school holidays, according to the school calendar and work agreement. Employment is for nine months per year and is at will. The kitchen is well lighted, ventilated, and comfortable, though it may be hot in late August and late May. The work requires considerable standing and some lifting. The Assistant Cook is responsible to the Base/Satellite Manager. Performance is evaluated in accordance with USD #489 Board of Education policy.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to do simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must be able to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 25 pounds.
• Must maintain a neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must wear appropriate clothing, a hairnet, and comfortable, appropriate shoes.
• A health certificate stating healthy status and a TB test or chest X-ray are required.
• References are required.

Nice To Haves

• Manual dexterity and the ability to work under pressure are desirable.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Help prepare lunch items such as potato products, salads, vegetables, and fruits.
• Help set up the choice line.
• During serving time, help serve food, act as a runner, or work in the dishwashing area, including washing pots and pans and operating the dish machine.
• Help put away food and perform general kitchen cleaning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed