Substitute Cook

Labette USD•Altamont, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform routine food preparation activities at an assigned school site or District facility. The Assistant Cook assists with food preparation and serving, and may supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Cook. To accomplish these tasks, the Assistant Cook must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 506. Payment Rate: As established by the Board of Education Shift/Hours: 9 months or Assigned Calendar Hours Hours per day or duty days/hours as assigned by administration

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Submission of professional application materials.
Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
Able to professionally represent the district to staff, students, parents, and the community.
Ability to interact with students and staff appropriately.
Able to positively respond to supervisorial guidance and direction.
Is able to be flexible according to department and building needs.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community.
Certificates as determined by the District which may include a valid Kansas Driver license and ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
Must be able to attend a minimum of 6 hours of staff training annually
Must have a current Food Safety Basic Certification, or be willing to attend training within 6 months of hiring date (this training will also count towards the 6 hours of staff training)
Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after an employment offer is made).
Ability to work independently without supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in kitchen or food prep positions.
General knowledge of computer usage.
Previous experience working in kitchen or food prep positions preferred.
General knowledge of computer usage.

Responsibilities

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
Assist in preparing and serving food.
Assist the Head Cook in kitchen operations.
Assist in directing the activities of other employees.
Assist in cleaning kitchen equipment.
Maintain proper sanitary safety practices and standards.
Keep abreast of new information, regulations, innovative ideas and techniques.
Attend professional meetings as approved by the Administration.
Adhere to all district health and safety policies including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Cook.
Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
Support the value of an education.
Support the philosophy and mission of USD 506.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Cook or Administrative Staff.
Cleans and disinfects areas as assigned.
Cleans up spills (including bodily fluids) in a safe and appropriate manner using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Picks up trash and responds to special requests from staff members.
Unlocks doors and windows, turns on lights and prepares buildings for start of the day and/or locks doors and windows, turns off lights and secures buildings as assigned to maintain building security.
Empties and cleans waste containers.
Reports repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Attends work regularly and is punctual.
Occasionally performs work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek when pre-authorized.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment by reporting to lead worker or supervisor.
Attends staff meetings.
Attends in-service training.
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.