Cafeteria-Cook

Position Summary

The Cafeteria Cook provides kitchen setup, meal and food preparation in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E3 04 (salary is prorated based upon 10-month schedule).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans menus.
• Cooks food according to menus, dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
• Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Performs all kitchen setup responsibilities in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
• Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.
• Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with weekly cleaning procedures.
• Assists with training new employees.

• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
• Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
• Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Exhibits appropriate and satisfactory leadership within the College.
• Provides responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on the campus and within the College.
• Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of position.
• Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or a general education equivalent to compulsory attendance requirements established by the laws of the State of Alabama.
• Working knowledge of food service operations.
• Food service operations experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to think quickly, clearly, and analytically when confronted with a problem.

• Computer skills, including cash registering.
• Basic math skills, including cash handling.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• A completed online application form.
• Current resume’ showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.