Receiving Kitchen Cook - Float
About The Position
The Receiving Kitchen Cook provides and performs food services and related tasks in preparing and serving food, cleaning up, and operating a school cafeteria. The position works closely with the Kitchen Manager to determine preparation quantities, freezer pulls, and advance preparation needs. The cook prepares and cooks entrees and vegetables, sets up food-service areas, serves or cashiers during meals, and helps maintain kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness and operations. The role also assists with deliveries, food and supply inventory, end-of-day paperwork, and other duties as assigned. The position is district-wide in Glendale, Arizona, and is a nine-month position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and six months of relevant food-service or closely related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
- Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Pass a background clearance check.
- Obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment and maintain it.
- Obtain a Peoria USD Cook Safety Certificate.
- Read recipes, calculate measurements, and follow instructions.
- Basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.
- Ability to read, interpret, understand, and apply applicable laws, regulations, codes, and district policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others doing business with the district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
- May be required to lift and/or carry supplies, materials, equipment, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager on preparation quantities, freezer pulls, and advance preparation.
- Read and follow recipes; calculate quantities and measurements; cut, chop, measure, and prepare food and related items.
- Prepare and cook entrees and accompanying vegetables.
- Set up the serving line, fruit and vegetable bar, condiments, and beverages.
- Serve customers or cashier during meal times and assist customers.
- Complete daily temperature logs and production worksheets.
- Provide backup support for preparing deposits and reconciling end-of-day paperwork.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen and cafeteria areas, including trays, utensils, floors, work stations, and tables; mop, use the autoscrubber, take out trash, and break down tables after service.
- Assist others with food preparation, service, cleanup, and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria.
- Assist with receiving deliveries, pulling food for preparation, rotating food and supply inventory, and completing monthly inventories.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
