What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Food Service Cook (Part-Time) position at Heartspring?
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At Heartspring, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to
thrive. Our team supports children and young adults with developmental,
behavioral, and intellectual disabilities through education, therapy,
residential living, and community services. We\'re looking for an
experienced **Cafeteria Cook** who is passionate about preparing
nutritious meals while creating a safe, welcoming dining experience for
the students we serve.
**What You\'ll Do**
As a **Cafeteria Cook**, you\'ll prepare nutritious meals while ensuring
food quality, safety, sanitation, and outstanding customer service for
students living in our residential program.
**Meal Preparation & Food Service**
**Food Safety & Kitchen Operations**
**Inventory & Kitchen Management**
**Teamwork & Customer Service**
**Skills That Will Help You Succeed**
**Work Environment**
Work is performed primarily in an indoor commercial kitchen within a
Residential School Environment. Responsibilities Include
punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to
infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne
pathogens in a school and residential care setting.
Physical Requirements
***Apply today and help nourish possibilitiesone meal at a time.***
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681048
At Heartspring, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to
thrive. Our team supports children and young adults with developmental,
behavioral, and intellectual disabilities through education, therapy,
residential living, and community services. We\'re looking for an
experienced **Cafeteria Cook** who is passionate about preparing
nutritious meals while creating a safe, welcoming dining experience for
the students we serve.
**What You\'ll Do**
As a **Cafeteria Cook**, you\'ll prepare nutritious meals while ensuring
food quality, safety, sanitation, and outstanding customer service for
students living in our residential program.
**Meal Preparation & Food Service**
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals following KSDE meal program
- Prepare therapeutic and modified diets to meet specialized
- Operate in a commercial heat-and-serve kitchen environment while
- Ensure meals are served accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain attractive food presentation and appropriate portion
**Food Safety & Kitchen Operations**
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, food
- Assist with dishwashing and overall kitchen cleanliness.
- Maintain organized food storage areas and proper food rotation.
**Inventory & Kitchen Management**
- Monitor food inventory and stock levels.
- Assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.
- Help reduce waste while maintaining adequate inventory.
- Complete equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
**Teamwork & Customer Service**
- Work closely with the Nutrition Services Manager, clinicians, and
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments.
- Provide exceptional customer service while supporting a positive
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all Heartspring policies and
**Skills That Will Help You Succeed**
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, food production, sanitation,
- Understanding of HACCP principles and infection prevention.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
- Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Dependable with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital inventory or ordering
**Work Environment**
Work is performed primarily in an indoor commercial kitchen within a
Residential School Environment. Responsibilities Include
- Environment: Indoor work environment with cold control environment
- Manual Handling: constant handling of and manipulation of tools and
- Safety Compliance: Adherence to safety protocols and use of
- Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks: Occasional exposure to
punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to
infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne
pathogens in a school and residential care setting.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting: Up to 40 lbs. frequently
- Carrying: 40 lbs. seldom
- Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk
- Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently
- Reaching: frequently
- Pushing/Pulling: 50 lbs. occasionally
- Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion
- Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear
***Apply today and help nourish possibilitiesone meal at a time.***