School Cook

Bayard Public Schools

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Positions are subject to a veterans preference.

Bayard is a Class C2 school in scenic Western Nebraska.  The school district has excellent educational and extra-curricular facilities.

Bayard Public Schools

Cafeteria Worker (School Cook) Job Description

* This Job Description is in addition to and supplements the Master Classified Job Description*

It is the policy of Bayard Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

A. Job Title: Cafeteria Worker

B. Department: Nutrition Services

C. Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED preferred. Possess any required Food Handlers permit, and any other required certification and training. Previous food service experience, customer service experience, and cash handling experience preferred.

D. Reports To: Nutrition Services Manager/Head Cook.

E. Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

1. Preparing, portioning, and serving food and beverages.
2. Cashiering and maintaining accurate records of payments.
3. Cleanup duties: clean and organize eating, service, and food preparation areas, wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils and other cooking equipment to ensure cleanliness and functional operation, and proper storage of leftovers.
4. Arrange tables and decorations according to instructions.
5. Compile and maintain records of food and beverage use and expenditures.
6. Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
7. Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
8. Plan or assist with the planning of menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing.
9. Plan or assist with meeting special dietary or nutritional restrictions of students.
10. Take inventory of supplies and equipment and notify cafeteria personnel of shortages and defective equipment.
11. Train or assist with the training of new employees.
12. Develop and maintain a positive, professional rapport with students and parents and co-workers.
13. Adhere to all federal and State USDA regulations and State and local Food Codes.
14. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors.

F. Required Knowledge

The Cafeteria Worker is to possess and effectively utilize knowledge in the following areas:

1. Food Handling—Knowledge of techniques and equipment for food handling, including storage/handling techniques.

G. Working Conditions

1. Inside kitchen and lunchroom.
2. Exposure to extremes of heat and humidity, high temperatures from cooking operations, and hazards of moving machinery, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, hot grease, slippery floors, and sharp objects.

H. At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.