Canton City Schools Cafeteria Cook

Wage Information

Starting Hourly Salary Rate: $17.48 ( $10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Employment with the Canton City School District comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Applicants must apply at governmentjob.com. Applicants MUST also submit a copy of a valid driver's license or ID and any other pertinent documentation along with their application.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a valid permanent residence card. All applicants must be high school graduates or possess a G.E.D., and have no felony convictions.

Job Description

SUPPORT SERVICE PERSONNEL

DAYS: 191 days a year

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Administration, Building Principal, Production Kitchen Manager

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Required

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Civil Service eligibility
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in food service preparation
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Good physical stamina, requiring intermittent standing, walking and lifting
• Pass FBI/BCI background check
• Ability to read and understand menus and standardized recipes
• Knowledgeable of food safety and sanitation procedures
• Experience in correct preparation techniques
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices and meal requirements
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Self- Motivated
• Self-Directed
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in the food service environment
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• The ability to demonstrate great teamwork
• The desire to preserve and enhance the reputation of the CCSD Child Nutrition
  
  

Department and to expand the offerings to students

• The ability to follow the rules and guidelines established by the Canton City Board of Education
  
  

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a Cook include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assemble ingredients for menus and recipes. USDA recipes and CCSD recipes
  
  

are created to meet the nutritional guidelines established by the USDA. Recipes should be followed as written and not altered to personal preference. Changes to recipes must be approved by the Child Nutrition Supervisor.

• Produce meals that smell good, taste good, and are appealing to the eye.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager regarding daily meal preparation as well as special events or special occasion menus.
• Operate all food service equipment and use preparation tools safely and in the means they were intended to be used.
• Set up and maintain the serving line with adequate food and replenish when necessary, monitoring food quality and temperature during service time.
• Properly label stored food items at appropriate temperatures.
• Assist with inventory and communicate items for reordering.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen preparation areas, food service equipment, and cafeteria area as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Complete daily paperwork required by Canton City Schools offices, Canton City Health Department, Ohio Department of Education, and USDA. Paperwork could include, but is not limited to Production Sheets, Meal Counts, Temperature Logs, etc.
• Able to work other scheduled times during employee absences and when necessary to appropriately run kitchen operations.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive attitude and demeanor when dealing with students, staff, and community patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making healthy food suggestions.
• Follow all food safety standards and guidelines outlined by the Canton City Health Department and the Ohio Department of Education. A Cook will also comply with and maintain any food safety training established by Canton City Schools, Canton City Health Department, and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Follow all National School Lunch and Breakfast guidelines established by the USDA and the Ohio Department of Education. A Cook will complete any required training/professional development required by Canton City School District, Ohio Department of Education, and USDA.
• Understand and maintain the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the Board of Education, acting in a professional and respectful manner. A Cook will cooperate with others, work as a member of a team, and create a pleasant working environment for all Canton City Child Nutrition employees.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Testing Information

SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, THE CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED VIA E-MAIL TO ON HOW TO SCHEDULE FOR THEIR EXAMINATION.

The examination will be held on December 22nd and 23rd at various times.

This will be a written examination consisting of general knowledge questions on cooking practices including food preparation, safety and sanitation, child nutrition, cooking math and measurement, and other related fields. A 70% passing point will be used.

THE USE OF BATTERY POWERED, NON-PRINTING CALCULATORS DURING THE EXAMINATION WILL BE PERMITTED. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CALCULATOR, BUT YOU CAN NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE/SMART WATCH.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER* All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Rachel A. Forchione, Director

Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director

Canton City School Districts full-time employees and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following their hire date.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the business office at 330-438-2566.

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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Have you ever been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience in food service preparation, and knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question