Open to current Sunnyside PSE Food Service staff-IN DISTRICT ONLY
POSITION TITLE: Summer Food Service Head Cook (Central Park)-IN DISTRICT ONLY
LOCATION: District/Central Park
DATE POSTED: 05/03/2023
JOB NUMBER: CL250-23-08
HOURS/DAYS: 3.0/40 (Includes Holiday)
BENEFITS: PSE Food Service Benefits
June 26-August 18, 2023 (Monday-Friday)
July 4, 2023 – Independence Day (Holiday)
Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Head Cook
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Food Service
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of the Head Cook is for the purpose of overseeing and participating in the cooking and preparation of food; ordering and verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; reporting daily meal counts and guiding assigned food service personnel in their job functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:
- Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the requirements of the National School Lunch Program.
- Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
- Directs other on-site food service personnel for the purpose of guiding them in performing their functions in a safe and efficient manner.
- Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
- Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
- Maintains inventory of dry storage, refrigerated and frozen food, condiments, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as specified on the menu.
- Prepares reports relating to meals served, supply inventory, etc for the purpose of documenting activities within the kitchen.
- Responsible for preparing and verifying an order list of items specified on the menu.
- Maintains daily production records to ensure that all meals are meeting daily nutrition
minimums in coordination with the HHFKA (Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act) of 2010.
- Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
- Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
- Schedules and performs regular cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
- Prior experience in the preparation and serving of food in a school food service facility or comparable experience preferred.
- ASFSA & WSFSA certification required after the hire date of January 1, 2003. Must maintain certification.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
- Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Knowledge of industrial-size kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and use applicable software applications.
- Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State Drivers’ license or photo identification.
Social Security Card.
WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.
EVALUATION: Nutrition Services Director
* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.