Standby Senior Cook, Food & Nutrition Services

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Boston Public Schools and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) are seeking a Standby Senior Cook who is dependable, flexible, accountable, confident and works well with others. The Standby Senior Cook is a full time position assigned to FNS Central Office. The Standby Senior Cook will be deployed to schools and kitchens on an as needed basis to provide coverage for a vacant Senior Cook or Prep Cook. This is an exciting opportunity for student and food service centered individuals who wish to gain experience in different schools and kitchens across the District. This unique opportunity includes placements in our schools and kitchens that need your help the most. The Standby Senior Cook is responsible for creating a welcoming meal experience for students through the safe preparation, handling, cooking, and service of food in large scale quantities; providing customer service, cleaning the kitchen and associated food service equipment, and assisting with record keeping. A Standby Senior Cook evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste. The position requires travel to all neighborhoods in the City of Boston. Location may vary daily.

Requirements

At least one year experience in preparation and cooking in an institutional food service setting.
High school diploma or GED required
Food Safety Certification for Managers
Standing: 45% of 8-hour day
Walking: 45% of 8-hour day
Sitting: 10% of 8-hour day
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability to work in and out of extreme temperature environments, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Ability to travel to assigned location(s) as required, in a timely manner.
Pass a CORI/SORI criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at high school level or higher, with a focus in culinary arts or food services or food trades
Ability to give and follow oral and written direction

Responsibilities

Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.
Maintains knowledge of the standard methods, techniques, safety practices and procedures used in food handling, storage, preparation, cooking and serving.
Safely prepares food in quantities following standard recipes and established procedures; adjusts recipe yield as needed to produce required amounts.
Reads and uses computer generated standard menus and recipes to prepare meals.
Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste through observation and tasting in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned and prepared correctly.
Operates kitchen equipment properly and in a safe manner to portion and/or prepare food.
Transports food to and from service areas.
Assists kitchen personnel in proper portion control, preparation and meal service.
Sets up the serving line and serves meals
Ensures cleaning and sanitizing of cooking equipment and work areas.
Completes Production Records, inventory sheets, meal counts and other department paperwork.
Communicates with Culinary team and Cafeteria manager regarding menu feedback
Operates the POS, as needed
Provides outstanding customer service to students and other stakeholders
Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment and works as part of a team.
Attends culinary and food service training.
Follows all policies of the School Committee, FNS Department and instructions of the Cafeteria Manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
Performs duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.
Performs other related work as required.