Position Type:
Food Service/First Cook
Date Posted:
4/25/2023
Location:
Zimmerman Middle/High School
Date Available:
ASAP-Approx 6/8/23
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Starting Wage: $18.97/hour
Description: The First Cook assists the Head Cook in pre paring and serving nutritious school lunches and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen and lunchroom area.
Job Summary:
1. May assist the Head Cook in the preparation of the main dish so that food is available when needed and is properly prepared.
2. Assists in the preparation of all foods as needed so that food is properly prepared and available in a timely and nutritious manner.
3. Serves school lunches in a timely fashion and in proper proportions.
4. Cleans counter, kitchen equipment, stove, utensils, and other kitchen and lunchroom equipment so that it is available for use the next day.
5. May assist the Head Cook in monthly inventory so that inventory and records are up to date to facilitate efficient kitchen operation.
6. May assist in shelving groceries upon delivery.
7. Other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of food service, care and use of kitchen equipment and appliances, and proper sanitation.
3. Successful completion of Fundamental of Food Service Operation and Level I Food Service Certification from the School Nutrition Association.
4. Demonstrated experience in the use of standardized recipes and quantity food preparation.
5. Demonstrated knowledge in the use of meal evaluation for daily menus.
6. Ability to work with others.
7. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
8. Ability to maintain good public relations with staff and students.
9. Good math skills for measuring.
10. Regularly able to lift heavy objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
11. No allergies to kitchen/cleaning chemicals.
12. May be asked to work caterings and extra hours if necessary.
13. One (1) to three (3) years experience as an institutional cook or in quantity cooking.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
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