School Cook

Woods Services•Middletown Township, PA

9d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote leaning and personal fulfillment. The School Cook prepares a variety of foods that are student-friendly, nutritious and appealing. The School Cook will oversee the serving line and will keep the kitchen clean and organized.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience working in a foodservice setting as a cook .Knowledge of cooking techniques
ServSafe Mandatory or Local food safety certification
Working knowledge of all cooking procedures and recipe adherence and portion control.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally
Physical Requirements: Able to lift/transfer a minimum of 50 pounds, be agile, physically pursue clients on foot, physically restrain, bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up and stand for several hours at a time.
Prior to employment references, criminal clearances, and child abuse clearances are required.

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks a variety of meals, including sandwiches, salads, soups, and entrees, ensuring they meet nutritional standards.
Ensures all food is cooked and stored safely according to local county regulations, cooked and presented with care
Provides excellent customer service to students and staff. Addressing any meal-related concerns and assisting those who need help.
Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace, support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures
Prepares bagged meals on school trips when needed
Maintains all paperwork for the site kitchen. Record refrigerator/freezer temperatures, cooking temperatures.
Helps supervise and participate in the cleaning and storage of cafeteria utensils, food serving equipment, food preparation equipment, supplies, and facilities
Delivers food to other sites when needed
Rotates stock in food storage areas
Works directly with the School foodservice Manger on inventory control and operation needs.
Maintains effective communications and working relationships with co-workers and foodservice manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.