Receiving Kitchen Cook

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Kitchen Cook provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in preparing and serving food, cleaning up, and operating a school cafeteria. The role works closely with the kitchen manager to plan preparation quantities and timing, follows recipes, prepares and cooks entrees and vegetables, and supports service and cafeteria operations. Duties also include maintaining food-safety and production records, assisting with end-of-day paperwork, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and cafeteria areas, and supporting inventory and delivery processes. The position is located at Desert Valley Elementary in Glendale, Arizona, and is for a nine-month term.

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.
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must pass a background clearance check.
Must obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment and maintain it.
Must be able to obtain a Peoria USD Cook Safety Certificate.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
May be required to lift and/or carry supplies, materials, equipment, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, and PUSD policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer-service principles.
Ability to read and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, codes, and PUSD 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.
Basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills; ability to read recipes, calculate measurements, and follow instructions.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the kitchen manager on preparation quantities, freezer pulls, timing, and advance preparation.
Read and follow recipes; calculate quantities and 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 meals or cashier and assist customers during meal times.
Complete daily temperature logs and production worksheets.
Provide backup with deposit preparation and end-of-day paperwork reconciliation.
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 kitchen and cafeteria maintenance.
Assist with receiving deliveries, pulling food for preparation, rotating food and supply inventory, and completing monthly inventories.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.