Head Cook (Akiachak)

Yupiit School District

Akiachak, Alaska

Job Description

JOB TITLE:                 Head Cook                                   

REPORTS TO:             Principal and Food & Services Director/Coordinator                 

LOCATION:                Yupiit School District                                                      

JOB PURPOSE:  In the performance of his/her duties, the Head Cook is directly responsible to the Principal and Food Service Director.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Demonstrates positive attitude in working with children.
2. Accepts direction from the Principal and Food Service Director.
3. Head Cook responsible in preparation of a school breakfast program.
4. Head Cook resposible in preparation of a school lunch program.
5. Aids in the necessary food preparation to meet the daily servicing schedule.
6. Serves food to the students and staff to meet the daily serving schedule.
7. Sets up and clean the necessary equipment which is used in the lunch service.
8. Performs cleaning and laundry as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Past experience in cafeteria or restaurant work.
2. Experience in school preferred.
3. Experience in working with children preferred.
4. High School diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Requires decision-making ability and the ability to work independently. Requires ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.

1. Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

1. Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require, a strong sense of teamwork, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

1. Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education and Early Development regulations.

Education and/or Experience:  High School diploma or GED

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and training instructions, and technical procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees.  Ability to speak Yupik preferred.

Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills and Abilities:  Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software on computers.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to develop effective working relationships with the principal, staff, students, parents, and community.   Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.  Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer.  This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, such as tables, office and meeting supplies.  This position may occasionally require employee to work extended or irregular hours   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.  Some travel is required as part of the job.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Note: title Ii of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, which became effective November 21, 2009, protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees or their family members, the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history), and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern.

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